Stephen Kenny has much to ponder as Irish players in England have mixed starts to season

At either end of the pitch, Gavin Bazunu and Callum Robinson have been Ireland’s flag bearers during the opening weekends.

Callum Robinson has started the season in fine goalscoring form. Picture: Getty Images

Six days out from the announcement of the Ireland squad and 12 days from them facing Portugal in Faro, it has been the customary early season mixed bag for potential squad members.

This weekend will mark the second series of Premier League games and fourth for those players operating in the Championship and League One.