Northern Ireland captain Steven Davis keen to seal Euro 2016 place
Thursday 8 October 2015 14:22, UK
Northern Ireland captain Steven Davis is keen to finally secure their qualification to next year’s European Championship.
A Group F double-header against Greece and Finland starts in Belfast on Thursday, with a victory in either game enough to ensure they qualify for their first major finals since the 1986 World Cup in Mexico.
Having missed out on the opportunity to secure their place in Euro 2016 after coming from behind to draw 1-1 with Hungary last month, Davis is keen to get the job done as soon as possible so they can begin their preparations for next summer's finals in France.
"It would be huge for us to qualify, you can't underestimate how big it would be but it is hard to put into words," said Southampton midfielder Davis.
"We just can't wait to get back out there and that's been the case since the final whistle against Hungary.
"We're embracing it. I don't think there's any nerves, it's excitement in the build-up to the game.
"There is an opportunity there for someone to go and write their name in the history books."
See if Northern Ireland can seal their place in Euro 2016. Coverage of their game with Greece begins on Sky Sports 5 HD at 7:30pm.
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