They will come for a victory and they will come to play football, not volleyball like Northern Ireland.

A day like today is not a day for soundbites, really. But I feel the hand of history upon our shoulders. I really do.

It was a mental victory more than anything else. I am very proud of my team because it is very, very difficult to beat Germany especially when they are at home.

Direct rule is not the right way for Northern Ireland to be governed. Devolution is. We want to -- and we will -- hand back to politicians as soon as we can.

Look at Northern Ireland and how long that is taking. Look at Sinai and Lebanon, and you see how difficult that is,

Anyone born and bred in Northern Ireland can't be too optimistic.