Finely tunes: Spain simply tore Ireland apart

‘I need to think about the Irish team. I have to think about how disappointed our players are and the Irish people, who deserve a lot of respect,’ said the Italian, who may have to plan without goalkeeper Shay Given, who is thought to be considering his international future after one of the most harrowing nights of his career.

Trapattoni added: ‘We came here with confidence and enthusiasm, they cheered us when we were behind and the players mustn’t forget this.

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