Mental battle key for Trapattoni

Giovanni Trapattoni is hoping to win the psychological battle as he attempts to guide his side to World Cup play-off victory over France.

Wed, 11 Nov, 2009 - 07:40

Giovanni Trapattoni is hoping to win the psychological battle as he attempts to guide his side to World Cup play-off victory over France.

The Italian came within minutes of claiming a famous victory over his native country at Croke Park last month when defender Sean St Ledger headed them into the lead with just three minutes remaining at Croke Park.

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CourtsSoccerWorld Cup QualifiersPlace: Croke ParkPlace: MalahidePlace: La ScalaPlace: Madison Square GardenPlace: DublinPerson: TrapattoniPerson: Giovanni TrapattoniPerson: Sean St LedgerPerson: Alberto GilardinoPerson: Marcello LippiPerson: Liam MillerPerson: Raymond DomenechPerson: DomenechPerson: godPerson: St PatrickEvent: World CupOrganisation: FranceOrganisation: CyprusOrganisation: ItalyOrganisation: IrishOrganisation: RepublicOrganisation: ArsenalOrganisation: Manchester United
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