Walsh’s seamless return buoys Kingdom

Eamonn Fitzmaurice admits he’s been "pleasantly surprised" by Tommy Walsh since his return to the Kerry fold last month.

Walsh starts alongside his Kerins O’Rahillys club-mate David Moran in midfield in Celtic Park tomorrow afternoon. After impressing coming on as a half-time substitute, catching three kick-outs, Fitzmaurice’s decision was made easier.

“I think Tommy did well last weekend when he came into the game. He’s understandably anxious to get stuck back into it and we tried him from the bench last weekend, we’re giving him a go at starting this weekend.