Stephen Kenny: 'To the Irish fans – there are better days ahead'

In his first public comments since being appointed the new manager of Ireland, Stephen Kenny has acknowledged that the country is going through a very challenging time but said he believes there are better days ahead.

Asked about what his appointment to the top job in Irish football meant to himself and his family, Kenny said: “It is a good day but certainly we’re not in celebratory mode. Our thoughts are with the frontline workers, the doctors, nurses, paramedics, everyone really. The self-sacrifices are heroic. We really support them.”