Staunton: Let’s snap out of away daze

STEVE STAUNTON believes that Ireland must overcome an historical away phobia if they are to get the results they crave in the upcoming Euro 2008 qualifiers in Bratislava and Prague.

Staunton: Let’s snap out of away daze

Boosted by last week’s emphatic win in Denmark, the Irish manager now wants to see his side bring a similarly positive attitude to the crucial games against Slovakia and the Czech Republic.

Speaking at the squad announcement in Dublin yesterday, Staunton said: “Over the last 20 or even 30 years we haven’t really been adventurous or positive enough away from home to go and win games.

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