Given their limited talent pool, it was imperative for Republic of Ireland to find a long-term goalkeeper if they were going to make an impact on the international scene.
Fortunately, after the retirement of Pat Bonner, the Boys in Green were able to call upon Shay Given, who did not take long to establish himself as first choice between the sticks.
During a career where he became one of Newcastle United's greatest goalkeepers of all time, Given also put together a two-decade stint in the Irish setup, hanging up his boots with 134 caps to his name.
On a day which marks Given's 44th birthday, Sports Mole challenges you to name the other players who have reached triple figures in a Republic of Ireland shirt.
