Sunday, 9 October 2016

Michael O’Neill warns Northern Ireland to expect Germany backlash

• Northern Ireland manager predicts Germany will hit top gear on Tuesday
• Up to six Irish changes expected for World Cup qualifier in Hanover

Michael O’Neill has warned Northern Ireland they must be ready for the Germany backlash that has followed their failure to win Euro 2016 this summer.

O’Neill’s squad travelled to Hanover on Sunday after a routine 4-0 World Cup 2018 qualifying win against San Marino and the manager will make his players watch a rerun of their defeat to Germany in June as part of their preparations for the match on Tuesday. It will not be comfortable viewing given the world champions were so formidable despite recording only a 1-0 success that day in a tournament where O’Neill thought they were the best side.

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from Football | The Guardian http://ift.tt/2dcJw5q