Cunningham: Squad is full of 'confident young men'

Kenny Cunningham has shrugged off suggestions that his leadership skills might be needed as Ireland embark on their post-Roy Keane era.

Wed, 21 Aug, 2002 - 09:12

Kenny Cunningham has shrugged off suggestions that his leadership skills might be needed as Ireland embark on their post-Roy Keane era.

With Keane in exile and veterans Niall Quinn, Steve Staunton and Alan Kelly all retired, the Irish squad are looking for new figureheads ahead of tonight’s friendly clash with Finland in Helsinki.

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