Sanchez eager to overtake Republic
Lawrie Sanchez is determined to overtake the Republic of Ireland in the FIFA world rankings and end 20 years of hurt.
Northern Ireland have lived in the shadow of their neighbours since the 1986 World Cup finals.
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SUBSCRIBELawrie Sanchez is determined to overtake the Republic of Ireland in the FIFA world rankings and end 20 years of hurt.
Northern Ireland have lived in the shadow of their neighbours since the 1986 World Cup finals.
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