We should fear no one, says O’Shea

STEVE STAUNTON’S Ireland side has “nothing to fear” when facing the World Cup semi-finalists in Stuttgart according to John O’Shea.

Germany enjoyed a pulsating World Cup, confounding their critics by missing out on the final after conceding two late extra-time goals to eventual champions Italy.

That run created a swell of national fervour not seen in the country for years and Ireland’s visit will be the first litmus test as to how much of that feelgood factor has survived the intervening weeks and the resignation of coach Jurgen Klinsmann.