Player support mounts for Kerr

TWO more of Ireland’s international squad yesterday offered their support for Brian Kerr as the new manager of the Irish International team in succession to Mick McCarthy.

Team captain Kenny Cunningham (Birmingham City) and Stephen McPhail (Leeds United) both suggested Kerr’s success at under-age level with Ireland in leading them to success in the World Cup and European Championship meant he was well qualified for international management.

Both players were canvassed for their opinions by the Irish press corps.