Albania coach Hans-Pieter Briegel accused the Republic of Ireland of breaking the unwritten law of fair play after his team lost 2-1 thanks to a dramatic injury-time own goal.

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Republic of Ireland captain Kenny Cunningham has stressed the desire among his team-mates to put together back-to-back victories in Dublin this week and take a big step towards qualification for next summer’s European Championship.

ALBANIA are expecting the sudden football euphoria sweeping the country to overwhelm Ireland in the European Championship qualifying tie at the Qemal Stafa Stadium in Tirana this evening.