David McGoldrick’s shock retirement a huge blow for Stephen Kenny and Ireland

Republic of Ireland striker David McGoldrick has announced his retirement from international football. Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire.

Stephen Kenny’s worst fears were realised tonight when his talisman David McGoldrick dropped a bombshell by retiring from international football.

Although the Sheffield United striker will be 33 next month, and was injury-prone, he was Kenny’s only forward option lining out regularly in the Premier League.