Trapattoni vows to keep his job at Ireland

Giovanni Trapattoni insisted he would not walk away from the Ireland job, despite overseeing the country’s worst ever competitive defeat on home soil.

Germany made light work of the Irish in Friday’s World Cup qualifier, winning 6-1 through braces from Marco Reus and sub Toni Kroos, and goals from Miroslav Klose and Mesut Ozil.

The Italian coach, already under huge pressure after Ireland’s disappointing Euro 2012 campaign, rejected suggestions that now was the time for him to depart.

“I am staying because I am proud of this team,” said Trapattoni, yesterday.

“It is not for the money, it’s pride. It’s a professional job. I do this with money or no money. I am proud of my job. I was in four countries, and I won in every country.”

Trapattoni conceded that Ireland were in a “very difficult” situation, and denied that his future was on the line when they travel to the Faroe Islands on Tuesday.

“There is a long way to go, look at the table,” he said.

“Germany are far ahead, but Austria and Sweden are there and we are still in the race to qualify.

“The players must answer us now, their commitment is important. Their commitment is 100 per cent, this team has the mentality and it is proud.”

Trapattoni found himself in trouble before a ball was kicked in Dublin, with just four of the 11 players that started in Euro 2012 available.

A combination of youth and inexperienced players took to the field against Joachim Loew’s accomplished German outfit, and Trapattoni insisted top quality players eligible for Ireland do not exist.

“We didn’t get the best out of the players,” the Italian veteran said.

“Usually we have more aggression, more confidence, but after 30 minutes we were very down, no energy, usually we have more of a reaction.

“We have these players, we have no other players. There is no way to discover better players... there are no other players.”

Germany head to Sweden on Tuesday with a 100 per cent record from their three opening group qualifiers.