Robbie Brady hailed the incredible team spirit in the Irish camp after his man-of-the-match performance against Bosnia-Herzegovina, as Ireland booked their ticket to Euro 2016 with a memorable 2-0 win at the Aviva.
Jon Walters fired in a brace - one from the penalty spot and another from Brady's whipped free-kick - to send Ireland to their sixth major tournament and spark wild celebrations at the final whistle.
Brady was outstanding for the home side, but talked up the collective spirit and determination in the Irish dressing room.
“I’m so proud of everyone, it's unbelievable - bring on France!" Brady said to RTE Sport at the final whistle.
"Everyone seems to get on, everyone is best mates. It's a great atmosphere and I'm proud of everyone involved."
Brady was modest about his contribution to a famous Irish victory, on a night when every man in green excelled to push themselves over the line.
"I did alright - I don’t think my setpieces were great," the Norwich man said. "I'll have to give this to Jonny Walters, I thought he was great all night. I got one setpiece right and he got on the end of it."
Richard Keogh, who produced a towering performance, echoed Brady's sentiments, saying: "It's an unbelievable feeling. We played really well. We got the [first] goal and we defended really well.
"For me to play for my country means the world to me. I've stepped up to the plate. I'm going to enjoy it."
Goalkeeper Darren Randolph has not been first-choice goalkeeper throughout the qualifying campaign, but said he would savour the moment after helping his country make it to France.
"It's unbelievable. We're through and that's all that matters," he said.
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