I’m ready for big job with U21s, says King

NOEL KING insists he is comfortable with making the gender jump from coaching Ireland’s women’s team to taking over as manager of the Irish men’s U21 side.

FAI International Performance Director Wim Koevermans opted for the ex-Derry City, Shamrock Rovers, Limerick FC and Finn Harps boss as successor to Don Givens.

King met with the media yesterday and insists he has more strings to his bow than his recent success in the women’s game.