A foot injury has cast doubt over Republic of Ireland captain Robbie Keane's participation in Saturday's final Euro 2008 qualifier against Wales at the Millennium Stadium.

The Spurs skipper has not fully recovered from a foot injury he sustained in Tuesday's training.  He trained fully yesterday but suffered a reaction to the knock and sat out today's session.

"We'll assess it in the morning and see if Robbie is okay to take part in the training session at the Millennium Stadium," said caretaker manager Don Givens this afternoon.

There was some relief, however, with the news that Newcastle United goalkeeper Shay Given emerged from training unscathed, along with Sunderland defender Paul McShane and Reading winger Stephen Hunt.

A groin injury has prevented Given from playing competitively since October 27th but after being monitored at Newcastle on Tuesday he joined up with the rest of the squad in Wales yesterday.

McShane and Hunt who were both absent yesterday as a precaution due to calf and foot problems, respectively, but also took a full part in training at Ninian Park today.

"We got them onto the pitch with the others, which was a bonus after the week we've had with injuries," said Givens. "We'll keep an eye on the three of them over the next 24 hours, but I'm optimistic they'll be fit for Saturday."

Givens has already lost the services of injured defenders Richard Dunne, Stephen Kelly and Andy O'Brien.

Having taken over in the wake of Steve Staunton's sacking for the essentially meaningless game against the Welsh, Givens insists there will be no negativity come the weekend and promises commitment from whoever takes to the pitch.

"Once I do pick the team I know there will be no problem with any of the boys," he siad. "We will be totally committed, and I know that because I can feel it already. We will be giving it the best we can on Saturday.

"Training has been sharp, but then the boys are professionals and they are getting on with it.

"There is also somebody else taking the training with different ideas, so everything is fine in the camp."

Givens is hoping that will culminate in victory in Cardiff as Ireland look to end a forgettable campaign on a high.

"When you play another home nation it's a different international to anything else. It's local derby-ish," said Givens. "But as long as we perform well and the result is right, that's all that concerns me.

"It's about putting in a good performance, getting the last game out of their mind, and finishing the group well."

The squad will train at the Millenium Stadium tomorrow.

Manchester United's John O'Shea is convinced Staunton's full-time successor will see hope for the future when he takes over, despite the criticism levelled at the squad for their part in a disappointing group showing.

"It's easy to say it's the worst squad we've have had for a while, in particular because of the success we've had previously," said O'Shea. "But it's a very fine line. Some of the matches in this campaign could have gone our way and we could have qualified.

"I'm sure there will be lots of applicants for the job and whoever the new manager is, he'll be confident with the squad he inherits.

"You certainly hope the new man benefits from the work 'Stan' did in bringing in a number of young players, added O'Shea. "But they have to keep developing and playing at their clubs, and if they do then the benefit will be to the international team.

"They will also have had a taste of the international scene and they will want more of it."

O'Shea concedes the players let Staunton down on occasion, notably away from home, refusing to admit it was his lack of experience that cost them.

"That's the easy answer, the easy way out because it was his first job," added O'Shea. "It's us who go onto the pitch and put in the performances, and we didn't playto our full potential because we could have qualified from this campaign.

"The next manager who comes in will also think we can qualify, and that belief has to be there.

"The players will get 100 per cent behind him, and full steam ahead for the next campaign."