Duffy delivers as Ireland mix the old with the new in Kenny's first game

Duffy delivers as Ireland mix the old with the new in Kenny's first game

Aaron Connolly of Republic of Ireland in action against Strahil Popov of Bulgaria, 2, during the UEFA Nations League B match between Bulgaria and Republic of Ireland at Vasil Levski National Stadium in Sofia, Bulgaria. Picture: Alex Nicodim/Sportsfile

Bulgaria 1 Republic of Ireland 1

New era, maybe, but we've seen this script before. Ireland fall behind, Ireland equalise at the death thanks to a towering header fro a setpiece. The 1-1 draw is both the meat and the spuds when it comes to the Republic's diet but there was some gravy on offer here too.

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