Shamrock Rovers determined to ace group assignment, says Graham Burke

The Hoops face KF Shkupi in the first leg of the Europa League third qualifying round next week. 

HOOP DREAMS: Shamrock Rovers' Graham Burke, right, walks out to inspect the pitch ahead of the game against Ludogorets. Pic: INPHO/Ben Brady

Graham Burke is convinced his Shamrock Rovers side deserve to achieve the mission of group stage football in Europe and now they must back it up.

Both of their Champions League ties went with form – the seeded Hoops sweeping past Maltese minnows Hibernians before bowing out to the slick Ludogorets.