Kenny encouraged by frontline youngsters but admits Ireland too open

Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny during the game

Ireland manager Stephen Kenny admitted his team were too open at the back after coming from behind to salvage a 1-1 draw against Bulgaria in Sofia.

Defenders Shane Duffy and John Egan were both exposed by a simple through ball for Bozhidar Kraev’s opening goal in the second half, a dreadful collective piece of defending which undid a lot of positive work going forward.