Dublin defender Philly McMahon is hopeful that the nature of the Dubs victory over Kerry last time out will have strengthened the team for Sunday's All-Ireland SFC final against Mayo in Croke Park (3.30).
The Dubs battled back from five points down at half-time and later three points behind to topple the Kingdom - showing great mettle to do so.
“I suppose the big question we answered against Kerry is that we showed character,” says Philly.
“Kerry are such a good team that to come back, twice, after them taking the lead, like, we could have easily let it slip and lost. The lads showed character.
“I always compare it to the Conor McGregor fight, third round he’s getting beaten and comes back and shows character and beats (Nate) Diaz.
“That was no different to what we did against Kerry.”