FAI 'urgently' investigating controversial motivational video shown ahead of Wembley clash

The association’s senior officials, led by newly-appointed chief executive Jonathan Hill, have discussed the issue

Stephen Kenny during the friendly match between England and Republic of Ireland at Wembley Stadium. Picture:Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

The FAI are expected to issue a further statement, including clarification from manager Stephen Kenny, after confirming they are “urgently” investigating the showing of a controversial motivational video on the day of Ireland’s friendly against England.

It is understood Kenny, without a win from his eight matches at the helm, broadcast the montage to a group of 40 players and staff in the Wembley dressing-room ahead of the 3-0 defeat last Thursday.