Enda Stevens: False positive confusion needs to be addressed

Positives and false positives have clouded the waters and deprived the Republic of Ireland manager of eight players during the international window

Enda Stevens: 'There is plenty to play for, especially with next month's games, as they have to be played.' Picture: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo

Enda Stevens feels that the Covid-19 testing issues which have afflicted the Republic of Ireland this last week need to be resolved before the next international window in November.

Stephen Kenny's bubble has been well and truly burst by Covid-related matters which have dogged the squad as they have made their way through a triple-header of games away to Slovakia, at home to Wales and now away to Finland this afternoon.