New manager Dragan Stojković expecting 'beautiful football' from Serbia

'The stakes are high when it comes to World Cup qualification. But I am an optimist by nature and I do not give up as long as there is a chance to turn something around'

Serbia manager Dragan Stojkovic, pictured in 2019 when he was head coach of Guangzhou R&F. Picture: Getty Images

Dragan Stojković is convinced his Serbia side can sweep past Ireland in tomorrow's opening World Cup qualifier once his players replicate their club form.

The new boss only arrived into the job earlier this month but is concentrating on his own squad rather than the threat from Stephen Kenny’s side at the Red Star Stadium in Belgrade.