World Cup: Ireland hope to pick up points

Ireland take on Estonia in a World Cup qualifying tie in Tallinn at 5pm today, with three points fully expected from the match.

Wed, 06 Jun, 2001 - 09:03

Ireland take on Estonia in a World Cup qualifying tie in Tallinn at 5pm today, with three points fully expected from the match.

Despite the absence of captain Roy Keane, and first choice defenders Kenny Cunningham and Gary Breen, team coach, Mick McCarthy has said that the game is one that his side must win.

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Courts Soccer World Cup Qualifiers Place: Tallinn Person: Roy Keane Person: Kenny Cunningham Person: Gary Breen Person: Mick McCarthy Person: McCarthy Person: Matt Holland Person: Keane Person: Steve Staunton Person: Staunton Person: Robbie Keane Event: World Cup Organisation: Ireland Organisation: Estonia Organisation: Ipswich Organisation: Portugal

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