The Irish failed to qualify for the 1998 World Cup, but now they're back to cause an upset.
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Ireland famously reached the quarter finals back in 1990. They'll be hoping to do the same with a talented side.
Nottingham student Chris Reinert, admits he's only half Irish, his other half being German! Chris takes a look at Ireland's chances in this year's World Cup. Also, see what Anthony Stanley thinks to the Ireland side.
| Chris Reinert - Ireland | | How is your country preparing for the World Cup? | | Filling the pubs I should imagine! | | How do you think Ireland will do in the World Cup? | | Hopefully as well as we did the last time we participated. I expect we will progress beyond the group and into the knockout stages but beyond this it'll be down to some 'luck of the Irish'. | | Who's your best player and why? | | We have a lot of underestimated talent but Roy Keane is the driving inspiration, belief and experience that hopefully will be the difference between mediocrity and world class. | | What do you think to the England side? | | Not bad but could be better. I don't think they will reach the semi-finals but should like Ireland get past their group. | | Where will you be watching the matches? | | Due to the times wherever I can. The local Irish pubs would be the first choice but at home with a cool pint of Guiness if not. |
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