‘Ireland can take comfort in Guinness’

The feelgood factor around Denmark’s recent footballing renaissance has cranked up a notch following their World Cup play-off pairing with the Republic of Ireland, admits Danish Eurosport commentator Peter Piil.

“One of the tabloids Ekstra Bladet; the front page on their sports section said ‘The World Cup ticket is Denmark’s’.

“You know how the tabloids react. They are taking it for granted, saying the Irish will have to take comfort with a couple of Guinnesses.