Players confident past experience will count

After delivering a disciplined display in Copenhagen, Ireland’s players are confident that their record of emerging victorious from must-win games can count against Denmark tomorrow night.

Martin O’Neill’s side have developed a knack for producing wins in high-pressure situations and unlike the qualifying campaign, when a score draw against one of their rivals might have been deemed satisfactory, the away goals rule means Ireland must go for a win.

That challenge could extend to extra-time if a similar cagey affair develops, adding extra importance to those penalty competitions frequently undertaken by the squad at the end of training sessions.