Northern Ireland defender Paddy McNair says Italy "were there for the taking" in semi-final play-off in Bergamo, which Michael O'Neill's side lose 2-0.
Northern Ireland goalkeeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell feels Michael O'Neill's squad is "the strongest we've been" as they prepare for Friday's crunch World Cup qualifier away to Slovakia.
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill said he "got the reaction we wanted" from his players in Thursday's 3-1 World Cup qualifying win over Luxembourg.