McShane: Ireland have the edge

Defender Paul McShane is confident Giovanni Trapattoni has made the Republic of Ireland harder to beat since their last bout of play-off misery.

Wed, 09 Nov, 2011 - 07:23

Defender Paul McShane is confident Giovanni Trapattoni has made the Republic of Ireland harder to beat since their last bout of play-off misery.

Ireland head into Friday night's Euro 2012 play-off opener in Estonia determined not to suffer the fate which befell them in Paris two years ago once again.

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