"Coleman insists recent history will be forgotten in Prague and has urged the team to finish the job. The current group are all so young so I don't think they are dwelling on that hurt too much, said the Republic and Everton captain of previous playoff defeats."
"Selfishly it would be amazing because as players you want to do as much as you can in the game but from the aftermath of the last two games, and seeing what it did to our country, it was incredible how it lifted our country and lifted our people."
Seamus Coleman emphasizes the Republic of Ireland's responsibility to qualify for the World Cup after a long absence. The team has gained momentum from recent victories against Portugal and Hungary. Despite past playoff disappointments, Coleman believes the current young squad is focused on their recent success. He acknowledges the emotional impact of their performance on the nation and expresses a personal desire to achieve World Cup qualification, highlighting the importance of uplifting the country through football.
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