Ambitious Kosovans have designs on maintaining surge by scalping Ireland in front of full-house

Manager Franco Foda says he has high expectations of his side. Pic: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

After making a splash in their last World Cup campaign, Kosovo have designs on maintaining that surge by scalping Ireland in front of a full-house.

The side managed by former German international Franco Foda beat Sweden, Slovenia and Slovakia along their trail to a playoff final, only to slip up at the final juncture against Turkey.