Stephen Kenny targets 'elusive' Ireland victory against Wales

The Republic of Ireland manager insists the squad is in a positive state of mind on the back of Matt Doherty's honest take on the loss to England

Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Stephen Kenny has no issue with Matt Doherty's raw and honest take on the Republic of Ireland's 3-0 loss to England last Thursday, but the manager is promoting a far more upbeat message than his defender ahead of tomorrow's meeting with Wales.

Doherty spoke of his embarrassment at walking off the pitch in the wake of another defeat and another blank. He was also critical of the team's lack of response to going 2-0 down and stated that there seemed to be a lack of belief in front of the opposition's goal.