Group F Iceland v Northern Ireland:  Keith Gillespie has declared himself fit and willing to revive Northern Ireland's bid to reach Euro 2008. The Sheffield United winger returned to training yesterday after a knee problem, as did record scorer David Healy and Jonny Evans.

Healy and Evans suffered minor injuries - like Gillespie - to calf and ankle in the defeat by Latvia.

Now the trio are on the mend and ready to face Iceland tonight when victory would take them to the top of qualifying Group F.

"I took a bang on the knee but now everything is fine," Gillespie said. "I sat out training as a precaution, more than anything else."

Set to win his 78th cap, Gillespie cannot wait to put matters right after the shock setback in Riga.

The only consolation was that Sweden and Spain both had to settle for draws against Iceland and Denmark.

"We got out of jail and are still in there. When you look at the other results they were not too bad. Having a game so soon after Saturday gives us a chance to put things right.

"Our problem over the years is that we have done well against the major nations but struggled to overcome some of the so-called smaller teams."

The squad and coaching staff led by manager Nigel Worthington held an inquest into the Latvia defeat, and Gillespie said: "There was constructive criticism.

"It is up to him (Worthington) to tell us if we are not playing well, but we are all pulling in the same direction."

Northern Ireland suffered a 3-0 defeat to Iceland in their first game of the campaign.

"They are a strong, physical side and have been able to get some good results," he said.

"However, Iceland have also been inconsistent, so it is a bit difficult to tell what team is going to turn up.

"Certainly we have got to be better than we were against Latvia. We know three points are vital."

Worthington has indicated he will change his side against Iceland.

That could mean a recall for defender Stephen Craigan and striker Warren Feeney.

The former Norwich boss said: "We may stick in some fresh faces to give us some energy."

Worthington has been impressed at the way the squad have reacted to the defeat by Latvia.

He said: "The players have been excellent and their application first class.

"I am now looking for them to take that into this game. We have got to do things right tomorrow.

"The players were very hurt and so was I at what happened in Riga and it is a case of bouncing back."