Experience has taught Nathan Collins to not dwell on defeat

"If we can all give each other that bit of fire we have inside us, it creates a team fire, you could say," said Nathan Collins. "e need that against Armenia."

“I hate losing - I really hate it," said Ireland captain Nathan Collins. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Nathan Collins admits he hates losing as Ireland must do what they haven't since 2017 – win a home World Cup qualifier.

The wretched record of six winless qualifiers stems from the 5-1 playoff hammering by Denmark, through four games of Stephen Kenny’s reign, and last month’s 2-2 draw against Hungary.