Together with Spain, Italy, and Croatia in Group C Euro 2012, the Republic of Ireland must surrender predicate underdog in the event to be held in Poland and Ukraine, June-July next.
But that does not mean squad beralias The Boys in Green did not have the confidence to get away from a group called group of death was. Coach Giovanni Trapattoni ask the fleet to make Chelsea win the Champions League success this season as an inspiration to boost optimism.
As is known, did not get a list of pre-eminent in the UCL 2011/12, the Blues are surprisingly able to get out of them as champions by defeating defending champions Barcelona in the semi-finals and Bayern Munich, which has the advantage to be "host", in the final Saturday (19/5) last.
"I think we can have confidence," said Trapattoni told the press.
"We know that our opponents, namely Spain, Italy, and Croatia, is a strong team. But I also say to the players about instances such as when Chelsea beat Bayern, where Bayern are favorites. It's very important, "added the Italian team's architect.
Even so, the boss admitted not be copied in exactly the way Chelsea grabbed a success.
He insists Ireland will continue to rely on their own playing style.
"We have different players, with different attitudes. It was impossible to choose one system or attitude, "explains Mr. Trap.
"We have confidence about our mentality, our attitude, and with this, we have recorded good results. I would say to the players that we have to do what we have done until now. "