Staunton ‘delighted’ with Ireland’s Euro 2008 group
27/01/2006 - 13:43:58Stephen Staunton has said he is delighted with the group Ireland has been placed in for the European 2008 qualifiers.
The Irish boss is facing a major battle securing a place in the finals of the competition after his side was drawn in Group D along with the Czech Republic and Germany.
Slovakia, Wales, Cyprus and San Marino are also in the same group.
Responding to this morning's draw, Staunton said: "I'm delighted with the group. I think it's a good for travel as well as everything else.
"It's going to be difficult for us, we knew that as fourth seeds and all I can say is we'll be giving it a very good shot and we're really looking forward to it."
