Gattuso's sleepless nights as Italy face fearless Northern Ireland
Manager Michael O'Neill says Northern Ireland's young side will play without fear in Thursday's World Cup play-off against Italy.
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"I have a lot of belief in this group of players and it will be a young team that will take the field."
— Michael O'Neill , Executive
"I've been coaching for a number of years now, but certainly this game is the most important fixture of my coaching career so far."
— Gennaro Gattuso , Athlete
Key People
Gennaro Gattuso is the former Italy manager who left his position following team failures.
World Cup-winning goalkeeper and current technical director of Italy.
2006 World Cup-winning manager of the Italian national football team.
Michael O'Neill is a Northern Irish football manager known for his previous role with the national team.
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Manager Michael O'Neill says Northern Ireland's young side will play without fear in Thursday's World Cup play-off against Italy.
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