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Republic of Ireland midfielder Josh Cullen said that his side are aiming to "make winning a habit" before their Nations League promotion/relegation play-off second leg against Bulgaria.
Heimir Hallgrimsson's side lead 2-1 in the tie after coming from behind to pick up a rare away win in Plovdiv on Thursday.
Burnley midfielder Cullen believes that another victory in Dublin on Sunday will help the Republic grow in confidence before their World Cup qualifying campaign in September.
"If you can make winning a habit it is positive for everyone. It creates a positive environment in the camp if you're winning games and it breeds confidence," he said.
"It was a tough break after the England game [Republic of Ireland were beaten 5-0 at Wembley] and having to wait for a long time to put it right but we did that that the other night.
"We're looking for another good result tomorrow and pushing forward and keeping the confidence going."
Republic manager Hallgrimsson echoed Cullen's sentiments, believing that his side are showing signs of growth after a difficult start to his tenure.
"We're improving in certain areas and we are working on others, I smell there is a little change coming," he said.
"For example, everyone is wanting to play and pushing for their place in the team which is a good sign we have really good competition."
The Icelandic coach moved to clarify comments he made after the win at the Hristo Botev Stadium when he told RTE that he felt his side were "too passive" in the second half when they dropped deeper.
"I've always been a little bit too emotional, it's why I don't like to talk to players after games, I like to analyse the game before I speak, it was probably emotion a little bit there," he explained.
"When I watched the game back on TV, even though we gave them a little bit more of possession, there was never any danger at all that they would create something.
"As a coach you always feel uncomfortable going behind in games, but I think the players have shown not only in Bulgaria but in Finland before as well, turning that around, that they are believing more and more in each other and what they are doing."
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Heimir Hallgrimsson's side lead 2-1 in the tie after coming from behind to pick up a rare away win in Plovdiv on Thursday.
Burnley midfielder Cullen believes that another victory in Dublin on Sunday will help the Republic grow in confidence before their World Cup qualifying campaign in September.
"If you can make winning a habit it is positive for everyone. It creates a positive environment in the camp if you're winning games and it breeds confidence," he said.
"It was a tough break after the England game [Republic of Ireland were beaten 5-0 at Wembley] and having to wait for a long time to put it right but we did that that the other night.
"We're looking for another good result tomorrow and pushing forward and keeping the confidence going."
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Players 'believing more and more in each other'
Republic manager Hallgrimsson echoed Cullen's sentiments, believing that his side are showing signs of growth after a difficult start to his tenure.
"We're improving in certain areas and we are working on others, I smell there is a little change coming," he said.
"For example, everyone is wanting to play and pushing for their place in the team which is a good sign we have really good competition."
The Icelandic coach moved to clarify comments he made after the win at the Hristo Botev Stadium when he told RTE that he felt his side were "too passive" in the second half when they dropped deeper.
"I've always been a little bit too emotional, it's why I don't like to talk to players after games, I like to analyse the game before I speak, it was probably emotion a little bit there," he explained.
"When I watched the game back on TV, even though we gave them a little bit more of possession, there was never any danger at all that they would create something.
"As a coach you always feel uncomfortable going behind in games, but I think the players have shown not only in Bulgaria but in Finland before as well, turning that around, that they are believing more and more in each other and what they are doing."
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