Switzerland coach Kobi Kuhn has already created a wave of World Cup euphoria in the Alpine nation by qualifying them for the last 16 of the World Cup but is confident the team can keep their run going by beating Ukraine in Cologne tomorrow.

SWITZERLAND coach Kobi Kuhn admitted the second goal in his side’s second goal in the comprehensive Group G victory over Togo could prove crucial to their hopes of reaching the last 16 of the World Cup.

Togo 0 Switzerland 2

France coach Raymond Domenech has given midfield enforcer Patrick Vieira a ringing endorsement and all but dismissed reports the 29-year-old might start the World Cup on the bench.

Arsenal duo Philippe Senderos and Johan Djourou have been named in Switzerland’s World Cup squad.

Wigan defender Stephane Henchoz has issued an open invitation to Switzerland coach Kobi Kuhn to stop by the JJB Stadium this winter as he looks for World Cup players.

IF at first you don't succeed and all that...

Kevin Kilbane insists the Republic of Ireland have a score to settle with Switzerland as the memories of the battle in Basle have not been forgotten.

The Republic of Ireland are determined to enact a measure of revenge on Switzerland, who have been warned: “We owe you one.”

Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr has vowed to take on Switzerland tomorrow “with all guns blazing”, with his job and the country’s World Cup hopes on the line.

SWITZERLAND coach Kobi Kuhn has insisted that Arsenal defender Philippe Senderos will be fit for tomorrow’s World Cup qualifier against the Republic of Ireland.

Richard Dunne is demanding a unified front and an end to the baiting of under-fire Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr ahead of the country’s biggest game for several years.

A DETERMINED Switzerland will try to prevent France completing their first successful World Cup qualifying campaign in 20 years on Saturday.

SWITZERLAND coach Kobi Kuhn has dismissed suggestions that his side are favourites to top Group Four and qualify for next summer’s World Cup finals.

Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr is still struggling to ascertain whether the Football Association of Ireland are willing to offer him a new contract.

BRIAN Kerr may never have appeared on RTÉ’s The Restaurant, but he prepared a menu high on basic ingredients for last night’s diners in Dublin 4.

Switzerland 1 Israel 1

France 0 Switzerland 0

France captain Patrick Vieira believes his side should draw on the positives from last month’s 1-1 friendly draw against Sweden and use them for inspiration against Switzerland in tomorrow’s World Cup qualifying clash at the Stade de France.

Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr declared himself satisfied with a point from his side’s 1-1 draw against Switzerland.

Roy Keane made his long-awaited competitive return for the Republic of Ireland after an absence of almost three years tonight.

Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr will tonight celebrate his 21st game in charge – but he is far from believing his team have come of age.

THE dynamic Damien Duff yesterday cheered Irish spirits ahead of tonight’s critical World Cup tie by taking a full part in training and declaring himself fit to play against Switzerland in a game that has major undertones for both teams.

Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr insists the side are underdogs for tomorrow’s World Cup qualifying clash against Switzerland in Basle.

Republic of Ireland Under-21 defender John Fitzgerald believes communication will be the key if Brian Kerr’s senior squad are to stop young Swiss sensation Johann Vonlanthen.

BEFORE kick-off against the Faroe Islands in Basel on Saturday they were Switzerland’s odd couple, a patchwork partnership put together at short notice.

PITY the Euro 2004 managers whose loyalty to some tired old warriors was misplaced. How it cost them.

Bixente Lizarazu returned for France’s final Group B match with Switzerland at the Estadio Cidade de Coimbra as coach Jacques Santini made four changes to the team held 2-2 by Croatia.

Switzerland coach Kobi Kuhn is determined his team will retain their focus on tomorrow’s final Euro 2004 Group B match against table-toppers France - irrespective of the controversy which has surrounded Alexander Frei.

Switzerland coach Kobi Kuhn believes the football gods are conspiring against his team but hopes he will return to favour with the divinities when they play France in their final group match.

England 3 Switzerland 0

Republic of Ireland striker Robbie Keane has warned England not to underestimate Euro 2004 rivals Switzerland ahead of today’s must-win Group B showdown.

England must be much more adventurous against the Swiss and cannot afford to put the emphasis so heavily upon the security of their defence.

England have been warned to beware of Swiss “spirit and pride” at Euro 2004.

Switzerland midfielder Johann Vogel handed coach Kobi Kuhn a major boost today when he promised that he will be fit for Sunday’s Euro 2004 opener against Croatia.

The England team hotel for Euro 2004, the Solplay, is playing host to radio and TV journalists working for official FA rights holders BBC and Sky.

THE tension within the Swiss camp between the German and French elements is expected to be reflected in their team selection against Ireland with Liverpool's centre-back Stephane Henchoz as the main victim.

SWISS manager Köbi Kuhn has voiced concern that several players are lacking match practice ahead of Saturday’s crucial Group 10 showdown against the Republic of Ireland in Basel.

SWISS newspapers yesterday piled praise on the national team’s winning display against the Republic of Ireland on Wednesday, hailing the start of a new cycle of success.