Kenny defends calling up League of Ireland players

Ireland U21 manager Stephen Kenny has defended his decision to call-up League of Ireland players despite Stephen Bradley’s desire for them to be excluded.

Ireland U21 manager Stephen Kenny has defended his decision to call-up League of Ireland players despite Shamrock Rovers boss Stephen Bradley’s desire for them to be excluded.

A raft of domestic matches over the next fortnight have been postponed due to the inclusion of players in Kenny’s squad for the Toulon Tournament.