Dublin's 'hunger is still there,' insists Brian Howard

Dublin players, from left, footballer Brian Howard, camogie player Ali Twomey, ladies footballer Aoife O’Kane and hurler Eoghan O’Donnell at Parnell Park for the unveiling of the new Dublin GAA 2022 alternate kit. The jersey is available to purchase from the official retail partner of Dublin GAA, Intersport Elverys online at www.elverys.ie and in stores nationwide. The jersey is also available for purchase at www.oneills.com. Picture: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Brian Howard has insisted that Dublin are "as strong as ever" as they look to 2022 and the challenge of toppling Tyrone.

The four-time All-Ireland winner experienced his first defeat in the Championship with Dublin when they lost to Mayo after extra-time in August. The three-point reversal came after a run of 45 games without defeat though wasn’t entirely surprising given Dublin’s relatively poor provincial form.