Keeping the ball no longer a problem but pressure will now mount on Stephen Kenny's Ireland

David Sneyd tells us 10 things he has learned from a week that saw the Republic of Ireland play three times - and fail to get a victory

Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny reacts during the UEFA Nations League B match between Finland and Republic of Ireland at Helsingin Olympiastadion in Helsinki, Finland. Picture: Mauri Forsblom/Sportsfile

After seven days, three games, two positive Covid tests and one heart-breaking penalty shootout defeat, Stephen Kenny still has plenty to ponder as Republic of Ireland manager.

He will no doubt bunker down for the next couple of weeks with attention set to turn to the culmination of this Nations League campaign next month.