Giovanni Trapattoni remains relaxed over his future after guiding the Republic of Ireland to the brink of Euro 2012 qualification.
The 72-year-old Italian's current deal is due to expire at the end of the current campaign, and speculation has firmly linked his chances of winning an extension with the presence or otherwise of his team in Poland and the Ukraine next summer.
Friday night's 4-0 first leg win in Estonia saw them take a stranglehold on their play-off, but asked if he would be seeking early talks with FA Ireland chief executive John Delaney, Trapattoni said: "You can put the question to the president, Mr Delaney. At this moment, we remain concentrated on the game."
Tuesday night's second leg at the Aviva Stadium promises to be one of the biggest for Irish football in a decade since they last qualified for the finals of a major tournament.
They have not played on the European stage since 1988 and are now just 90 minutes away from doing just that with an advantage of which they could hardly have dreamed to defend. However, Trapattoni has told his players they must reprise their heroics in Tallinn to clinch qualification and reward the fans for their support throughout the campaign.
He said: "We must have respect for these people because at this moment, with the financial crisis, it's a sacrifice to come to the stadium.
"We have to have respect for them and show them our commitment. We have a duty to repeat this game, maybe not with the same goals, but for the Irish people. I have said to the team to be careful. It will not be an easy game.
"It is another 90 minutes for our opponents. They lost some pride and it is important that we play this game with the same seriousness for our opponents and for the people coming to the stadium to watch the game. They pay for their tickets and expect a result - and not only a result, but also for us to play well.
"At home, we can also play with more confidence now with this advantage, but with the same mentality."
Trapattoni has only one fresh injury concern with midfielder Damian Duff having bruised, but not fractured, a rib in a collision with team-mate Glenn Whelan at the A Le Coq Arena. Full-back John O'Shea has recovered from his hamstring injury and is likely to return to the starting line-up, as will striker Kevin Doyle, who was suspended for the first leg.
Source: PA
