ABOVE: Crystal Palace defender Damien Delaney
If they want me or need me, I would love to play against Georgia I really would, I feel back to normal now.
Damien Delaney
DAMIEN DELANEY caught the tube home from Crystal
Palace's promotion party to ensure he was on track to impress Republic
of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni.
The Eagles defender, 31, was pictured in tears on
Monday in the Wembley tunnel following Palace's dramatic extra-time win
over Watford in the Championship Play-off final.
But the Irishman did not go wild at the club's post-match party and left early to make sure he was fresh to meet up with the Ireland squad the next day.
After being left out of the England clash on Wednesday because of his gruelling 120 minutes on Monday, Delaney is hoping Trapattoni will give him a chance against Georgia tomorrow.
And he will also be hoping to feature in the World Cup qualifier against the Faroe Islands on Friday before a trip to New York for a friendly with Spain.
He said: "I've not been told anything by the manager. If they want me or need me, I would love to play against Georgia I really would, I feel back to normal now.
"I didn't get to celebrate at all. I got a text [on Sunday] to be at Luton at 3pm on Tuesday [to meet up with the Irish squad].
"I went back to the hotel after the game where there was a party and about 11.30pm I got the tube home and I watched the NBA game that was on.
"I then went to breakfast with my family the next day - that is who you want to celebrate with. There will be plenty of time for celebrations."
Delaney played a vital role at the heart of Palace's promotion-winning defence.
And he will be hoping that playing in the top flight will earn him more international appearances.
But the Irishman did not go wild at the club's post-match party and left early to make sure he was fresh to meet up with the Ireland squad the next day.
After being left out of the England clash on Wednesday because of his gruelling 120 minutes on Monday, Delaney is hoping Trapattoni will give him a chance against Georgia tomorrow.
And he will also be hoping to feature in the World Cup qualifier against the Faroe Islands on Friday before a trip to New York for a friendly with Spain.
He said: "I've not been told anything by the manager. If they want me or need me, I would love to play against Georgia I really would, I feel back to normal now.
"I didn't get to celebrate at all. I got a text [on Sunday] to be at Luton at 3pm on Tuesday [to meet up with the Irish squad].
"I went back to the hotel after the game where there was a party and about 11.30pm I got the tube home and I watched the NBA game that was on.
"I then went to breakfast with my family the next day - that is who you want to celebrate with. There will be plenty of time for celebrations."
Delaney played a vital role at the heart of Palace's promotion-winning defence.
And he will be hoping that playing in the top flight will earn him more international appearances.
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