NI boss is happy

Nigel Worthington is a happy man after his team secured another victory this time over Slovenia


He said on http://www.football365.com/story/0,17033,8683_5132729,00.html

"We are in a good position. We wanted to be on 13 points and that's happened. Now we want as many points from the last three games as possible. "There is still a long way to go. We have Slovakia here and two massive away matches against Poland and the Czech Republic.

"However it is nice to make history and I am delighted for the players. All the way through they have been fantastic. "They've not always had the rub of the green. We had to make it happen tonight and we did.

"You have to work hard, that is key. The players had the bit between their teeth. They have taken all the information on board and put it into practice. "It was a fight but we knew it was going to be like that. Slovenia are a good side, big and strong.

"The first half was like a heavyweight boxing match. It was blow for blow. We had to increase our energy levels in the second half. "We did that and got our reward with a very good goal. We also kept a clean sheet which was pleasing. "

Goal hero Warren Feeney said on www.football365.com

"If we keep our momentum and our belief I do not see why we can't go further. We've got great belief.

"This is dedicated to our fans because they've been brilliant for the last two games."

Slovenia coach Matjaz Kek seemed to be sore from the loss. His answer to the question where did he feel Northern Ireland would end up in the group

He said to www.football365.com

"Behind Slovenia.

"They managed to win with their only effort on target. It was amazing. We had bad luck. "But we can beat any team and are aiming to take 12 points from our last four matches."