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Thu 09 Sep 2007Staunton receives vote of confidenceSteve Staunton has received a guarded vote of confidence from the FAI despite the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2008 dreams all but evaporating in Prague last night.In a lengthy statement the association's president, David Blood, and chief executive John Delaney reflect on the "progress" the team is making in terms of developing new talent.