NORTHERN Ireland manager Nigel Worthington insisted his side are “back in the mix” after they completed the double over San Marino in their World Cup qualifying group.

WALES boss John Toshack admitted he was praying for the final whistle as his team hung onto a 2-1 victory over San Marino.

CYPRUS coasted to an easy win over a San Marino side still without a point in what has been a dismal Euro 2008 qualifying campaign for them.

WALES strolled to a convincing victory in Euro 2008 qualifying group D to re-establish confidence after the defeat in Dublin at the weekend.

STEVE STAUNTON’S unwanted run of five matches without a victory finally came to an end with an expected triumph over a side with a reputation of being the worst in Europe.