McIlroy's banking on Irish spirit

Sammy McIlroy believes Northern Ireland still have the kind of spirit that rocked Spain 20 years ago.

McIlroy's banking on Irish spirit
Fri, 11 Oct, 2002 - 16:58

Sammy McIlroy believes Northern Ireland still have the kind of spirit that rocked Spain 20 years ago.

McIlroy was part of the side that caused one of biggest upsets in World Cup history when they defeated the hosts in Valencia.

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