Ryan came of age in Dublin win, says former stopper Kelly

2014 All-Ireland winner Brian Kelly hailed the performance of current Kerry keeper Shane Ryan in the All-Ireland semi-final

ROADTESTED: Kerry goalkeeper Shane Ryan in action against Dean Rock, left, and Cormac Costello of Dublin during the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final

Kerry’s last All-Ireland-winning goalkeeper Brian Kelly believes that current number one Shane Ryan, and the whole Kingdom squad, produced a coming-of-age display against Dublin, which can only strengthen their combined self-belief heading into Sunday’s showpiece against Galway.

The 32-year-old Legion man, between the sticks for the 2014 Sam Maguire success against Donegal, pinpoints the confidence gained by the Rathmore custodian from the way he held his nerve superbly down the home straight, especially on that much-talked-about last kick-out which ultimately led to Sean O’Shea’s winning free.