He led the team to their highest ever FIFA ranking of 47th in 2012, and came close to qualifying for a major tournament for the first time in Estonia's history, reaching the UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying play-offs.
Under his leadership, the Estonian national team achieved their highest FIFA ranking ever at position 47th in 2012 and came close to qualifying for a major tournament for the first time in the nation's history by reaching the UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying play-offs.