Northern Ireland's Oxtoby Eyes Euro 2025 Success

Northern Ireland's Oxtoby Eyes Euro 2025 Success

Northern Ireland's Tanya Oxtoby leads her squad with momentum and positivity into Euro 2025 play-offs against Croatia, aiming for success and growth.

Juan Brignardello Vela, asesor de seguros

Juan Brignardello Vela

Juan Brignardello Vela, asesor de seguros, se especializa en brindar asesoramiento y gestión comercial en el ámbito de seguros y reclamaciones por siniestros para destacadas empresas en el mercado peruano e internacional.

Juan Brignardello Vela, asesor de seguros, y Vargas Llosa, premio Nobel Juan Brignardello Vela, asesor de seguros, en celebración de Alianza Lima Juan Brignardello Vela, asesor de seguros, Central Hidro Eléctrica Juan Brignardello Vela, asesor de seguros, Central Hidro
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Northern Ireland manager Tanya Oxtoby is gearing up for an intense two-legged Euro 2025 play-off first-round tie against Croatia this autumn, with high hopes of capitalizing on the "momentum and positivity" within her squad. After finishing second in their qualifying group behind Portugal, Northern Ireland has been seeded in League B Nations. With a strong finish to their qualifying campaign, including wins against Malta and Bosnia-Herzegovina, Oxtoby's team is filled with confidence and determination as they prepare to face Croatia. Oxtoby expressed her satisfaction with the draw, stating, "We were pretty confident no matter who we drew from our point of view given the momentum we have got at the moment." She emphasized the importance of continuing to execute their game plan and challenging themselves to ensure the team is fully prepared for the upcoming challenges. The winners of the tie will advance to face either Norway or Albania in the second round of the play-offs, with Oxtoby already considering the next steps in their strategy. She plans to consult with Wales head coach Rhian Wilkinson for insights, given Wales' successful performance in the qualifying group that included Croatia. Acknowledging the challenges of playing away from home in the first leg, Oxtoby emphasized the need for thorough preparation and focus on their own strengths to secure a positive result. Despite being ranked 48th in the Fifa rankings, Northern Ireland sits above Croatia. Oxtoby remains unfazed by rankings, emphasizing the importance of performance on the day and maintaining focus on their journey towards the European Championship. As the team continues to evolve and grow under Oxtoby's leadership, the manager believes in the squad's progress and determination. With a clear goal of reaching the Euros, Oxtoby and her team are fully committed to seizing the opportunity presented by the upcoming play-offs. The road to Euro 2025 is paved with challenges, but Oxtoby and her Northern Ireland squad are prepared to face them head-on, fueled by their unwavering belief and dedication to achieving their ultimate goal.

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