Lars Lagerback Game Quotations

We wanted to have an opponent who will take the game seriously.

This year we want to have both matches at home and avoid long journeys. It is good that we have got the Finland game sorted out and now we have to decide who will be the opponent for the other match.

We heard now and again the result from the Italy game but I didn't hear about the final result until the end of our match.

Of course you feel extra pity for Tommy ending with losing on penalties. In a way it's always easier to lose a game when the other team is better and you can accept it afterward. So it was pity for Tommy, an extra pity.

Of course I am very satisfied - to win seven games and lose one is rather good isn't it.

It's an important game for us, the first time all the professional players are called. Ireland has a good side with a new manager and will give us a great game. They will play a strong game and it's vital to us to have a good performance. The result is of secondary importance.