Stephen Kenny: Ireland's England fixture will placate 'frustrated' clubs

Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny. Picture: Emmi Korhonen/PA  

Stephen Kenny admits next month’s glamour friendly against England was accepted by the FAI to appease concerned players and their clubs.

Covid-19 problems beset the Ireland manager’s three-match camp two weeks ago, as two players were diagnosed with the virus and six others ruled out of games as close contacts.