Don’t expect Republic of Ireland to play like Barcelona – Darren Randolph

Keeper Darren Randolph has insisted the Republic of Ireland will not throw caution to the wind (David Davies/PA)

Darren Randolph has warned people not to expect the Republic of Ireland to play like Barcelona as new manager Stephen Kenny tries to instil a different philosophy.

The Republic head into the opening Nations League fixture in Bulgaria on Thursday evening with Kenny taking charge for the first time after replacing Mick McCarthy at the helm.