Friday 12 October 2012 07:58, UK
Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni says his team can 'confront' Germany in tonight's World Cup qualifier.
Trapattoni has named his team for the match against Germany, with Jon Walters leading the line, but refused to confirm what formation he will be using. He said: "I have not changed the system. I said we can play 4-4-2 or 4-3-3. We have to see what happens in the game. "We can change, 4-4-2 or 4-3-3. I have to be sure that the system is available and that I can change immediately if I need to. "I can't wait until we concede a goal. After, it is very difficult. I have to put out a team that can change after 30 minutes if necessary." Trapattoni added: "In the last three years with Ireland, we are proud of what we have done. Without France, we could have been at the World Cup. "But now we have changed the team and brought in younger players - this team is very, very young. "One eye is on the result and one eye is on the ranking. Three years ago, our ranking was far away from where it is now. We have improved."