Olsen warns Faroes better prepared now

Perhaps it was Giovanni Trapattoni seemingly on his way to the sack that caused Faroe Islands Lars Olsen to downplay his side’s hopes before they hosted Ireland last October.

Because, with what appears to be more in hope than expectation, the Dane had a bullish spring to his step in Dublin as he briefed the media on the eve of the rematch.

According to the man who captained Denmark to a 1-1 draw at Lansdowne Road in 1994, regret still lingers amongst his group for ending up 4-1 losers in the reverse World Cup qualifier.