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  • Republic of Ireland Captain Shay Given stands by his goal post.
  • Italy's Fabio Quagliarella (C) celebrates with teamate Alberto Gilardino
  • Italy's Fabio Cannavaro waves to supporters
  • Bulgaria's Stanislav Angelov (L) vies for the ball with Georgia's Luka Razmadze (R)
  • Bulgaria's Plamen Nikolov (top) vies for the ball with Georgia's Levan Kobiashvili
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    MPWDLPts
    ItalyItaly1073024
    Republic of IrelandRepublic of Ireland1046018
    BulgariaBulgaria1035214
    CyprusCyprus102359
    MontenegroMontenegro101639
    GeorgiaGeorgia100373

    Analysis

    Italian job looks straightforward
    Italy, the FIFA World Cup holders, start out on the long road in defence of their crown in a section which includes Bulgaria and Republic of Ireland.

      Quotes

      Donadoni (ITA): They're tough opponents
      Roberto Donadoni, Italy (Coach): "Bulgaria, Ireland, Georgia, Montenegro don't have a great football tradition but they are difficult opponents. On paper Bulgaria should be the one to push us closest for qualification."

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