Value felt he “did not play nicely” within the 3-1 win away to Luxembourg when his early penalty was saved regardless of Jamie Reid tucking away the rebound.
Nonetheless, he responded with a purpose in opposition to Germany to convey his worldwide tally to 10 and credit supervisor Michael O’Neill for giving him the boldness to bounce again in opposition to the four-time world champions.
“It is about not getting too excessive when issues are going nicely or getting too low once they aren’t,” he stated.
“The Luxembourg recreation I missed a penalty, did not play nicely and was coming off a low level however you then play in opposition to Germany.
“The night time earlier than, Michael came to visit and stated ‘neglect about what occurred the opposite night time, you will go and do one thing tomorrow’ and it occurred. Michael has been round so lengthy he’ll have seen it with different gamers, so it was an important feeling to get one in opposition to Germany.”
The 22-year-old is a part of the brand new crop of Northern Eire gamers bidding to succeed in a significant finals for the primary time since Euro 2016 when O’Neill was in his first stint as supervisor.
Nonetheless, he believes the “maturity” within the camp might help them by means of the upcoming video games.
“The bottom and the followers will probably be electrical, however it’s about staying calm and composed as a result of in case you let the event get to you, it is by no means one of the best factor.
“We have the suitable degree of maturity within the group and gamers who’ve been there earlier than, to allow them to assist us.
“I hope they (opposition) realise now we have a very good younger facet and each staff comes right here fears it as they need to do.”
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