Stephen Kenny: Ireland won't set up in 'defensive mode' away to Serbia

The Republic of Ireland manager admits his squad lacks experience but he is backing its talent and intends to take the game to Serbia tomorrow night

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

Stephen Kenny has promised that the Republic of Ireland will not be batting down the hatches and playing for a share of the spoils when they open their World Cup qualifying campaign away to Serbia tomorrow evening.

The Ireland boss has been consistent in his desire to change the very fabric of the national team by putting out sides that play a passing brand of football and flooding the senior squad with more than a dozen graduates from the underage ranks.