Michael O'Neill believes he is a better manager now compared to his first spell as Northern Ireland boss, but accepts that judgement will fall on other people to determine.
The 53-year-old will kick off his second reign at the end of March with back-to-back European qualifiers against San Marino and Finland.
O'Neill is back following a three-year spell with Stoke City in the Championship, an experience he believes has moulded him into a more rounded football manager.