"Finland put us under a bit of pressure in the first half but we handled it quite well and definitely deserved the win. I was delighted," - Mick McCarthy

"Ireland are a very strong team and I like the way they play."

- Jari Litmanen

"I've had a huddle with the lads before the match and we haven't said anything. We're just in a huddle. Eventually I said: 'Thanks lads it's been an honour'.

- Captain Sensible, Jason McAteer

"It's a bit disappointing not to get into the Celtic side every week but it's nice to get a chance with Ireland. When you get an opportunity you have to take it and hopefully I managed to do that tonight."

- Colin Healy

"Unbeliveable. I dreamt of this as a kid, it hasn't sunk in yet. I saw Colin setting it up so I knew I had to hit it first time. I hit it sweetly. I wasn't nervous. I just wanted to do well. I've had to grow up quickly the last two years"

- Graham Barrett