Wed, 05 Jun, 2002 - 01:09
By Bill George
THE historic significance of a game against Germany in the World Cup finals was not lost on manager Mick McCarthy when he reflected yesterday on Ireland’s preparations for a Group E clash that is likely to decide our fate in the competition.
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