By Paul Brown in Chicago

Richard Dunne says the entire dressing room is over-the-moon about the return of Brad Guzan.

Dunne hailed the USA ace as a "top goalkeeper and great character."

And the Irish international says disappointment has quickly turned to delight in camp following Guzan's re-signing.

He said: "I am delighted. Everyone was disappointed when Brad decided to leave.

"Apart from being a good goalkeeper, Brad's a great character to have around the place.

"He would have been a big miss in dressing room if he hadn't been there.

"In the games he played last season he was outstanding. He was probably unlucky he didn't keep his place. But we have a few good goalkeepers so it's hard.

"But as a player and person he's brilliant and everyone is delighted that he's back.

"He's a really positive person. He's always happy and cheerful. He's a good person to have around.

"When we arrived in Philadelphia, he was already there and he was giving everyone a hug.

"He was shouting up and down the corridor. It was good to see him again."

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