Trapattoni keen to lead Ireland to Brazil

The 72-year-old Italian ended Ireland's 10-year wait to reach a major tournament when he guided them to the Euro 2012 finals after Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Estonia in the second leg of their play-off in Dublin put them through 5-1 on aggregate.

Trapattoni's contract is due to expire at the end of the European Championships campaign but he says he would like to lead Ireland's bid to reach the World Cup fianls in Brazil.

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