Kingdom hit top gear as Tyrone fold

Kerry 3-15 Tyrone 0-09

A 10-point qualifier win two years ago, they went five points better yesterday with a towering performance after the interval that was hardly in keeping with recent outings.

A defeat away to Kildare next week and the “R” word will be mentioned in the same breath as the county. But for now, Kerry are up and running, having done their second-half credibility a world of good.