"We have a realistic prize at the end of the Germany game and that's immensely pleasing." "We will win against Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland can take heart from the only previous meeting between the countries at a major tournament, when they drew 2-2 in a group game at the 1958 World Cup. Northern Ireland, playing in its first European Championship, is in a good position to progress from the group after Gareth McAuley led the side to a 2-0 win over Ukraine. The Northern Irish are guaranteed of at least third place and would secure qualification with a victory over Germany at the Parc des Princes.

Source: New Zealand Herald June 19, 2016 11:26 UTC