"It's something to build on and Kris has given us free rein. It's the belief and the bravery to go out and just play. We're still in the building process and hopefully, come Saturday, it will be a better performance."
"We're disappointed that we've conceded two goals, but we put in a really solid performance from start to finish. It was a performance that had been a long time coming and we defended for our lives, which really showed."
Northern Ireland suffered a 2-0 defeat to Switzerland in World Cup qualifying, with goals from Riola Xhemaili in the 22nd minute and Svenja Folmli in injury time. Despite limited offensive opportunities, Northern Ireland frustrated their hosts with solid defensive performance. Interim manager Kris Lindsay, who replaced Tanya Oxtoby, has given players freedom to express themselves. Captain Jackie Burns, deputizing for pregnant regular skipper Simone Magill, highlighted positives from the performance and emphasized the team's defensive resilience. Northern Ireland faces Turkey at home on Saturday, seeking to bounce back after Turkey's 3-0 victory over Malta.
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