Wily Ruutli’s charm offensive shields Estonian expectations

UNDERDOGS? Tarmo Ruutli doesn’t know the meaning of the word.

Though he speaks English, it’s utterance was met with a quizzical expression by the Estonian manager at yesterday’s pre-match press conference at the team hotel and it took the help of the local FA’s multilingual media manager to clarify matters.

“Outsider,” the PR guy explained.