I used to love watching him as a player, so it is a joy to play alongside him. I might take the mickey out of him, but deep down I have so much admiration for him.

Qualifying for the second stage would be a successful World Cup for us. I think we can do it.

As a kid growing up in the back streets of Dublin I used to pretend I was playing in the World Cup with my mates out on the streets, and now I will be doing it for real.

It's always nice to start off with a good result.

At Leeds I've tried to concentrate on my club form, but you get caught up in all the World Cup fever once you come back to Ireland and see all the Irish boys again.

A lot of players might be tired, but I feel nice and sharp.

I can't even remember when the Seventies was.