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.

SLOVAKIA rounded off their Group D campaign with a resounding win over minnows San Marino.

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

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