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Coleman tells Ireland they have a duty to lift country in World Cup playoff

Coleman: ‘We are just riding the wave of confidence’

Coleman tells Ireland they have a duty to lift country in World Cup playoff

TL;DR

  • Séamus Coleman believes the Republic of Ireland have a "duty" to qualify for the World Cup finals.
  • Ireland will face the Czech Republic in a World Cup playoff semi-final, aiming to qualify for their first World Cup since 2002.
  • The team is carrying momentum and confidence from two recent wins inspired by Troy Parrott.
  • Coleman, at 37, sees this as his last chance to play in a World Cup.
  • He emphasizes the team's desire to bring happiness to the people of Ireland.
  • Despite a small ticket allocation, Coleman states the team will not be intimidated in Prague.
  • Manager Heimir Hallgrímsson is focusing on his own team's performance rather than overly analyzing the new Czech Republic coach.