Kinsella kicks off FAI’s ambassador programme

Seventeen months after hitting out at the lack of coaching opportunities in the FAI for ex-internationals, Ireland captain Robbie Keane will be pleased with the association’s new ambassador programme.

Last week, former skipper and defender Kenny Cunningham was part of the backroom staff for the Ireland U15 double-header against Scotland in Kerry, while Mark Kinsella is due to hook up with the U16s this week for a Uefa tournament.

Kinsella, who won 48 caps between 1998-2004 and started all four games at the 2002 World Cup, will be the ambassador for the matches in Dublin against Austria, Czech Republic and Denmark.