Stephen Kenny comes out fighting, says Euro 2024 was always the target

But the Ireland boss says he has been given no assurances about a new contract

Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny on the touchline during the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifying match at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin. Picture date: Saturday September 4, 2021.Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire. 

Stephen Kenny has come out fighting against the doubters – claiming his mission from the outset was reaching Euro 2024 without agreeing the target with the FAI.

A run of three defeats for Kenny’s Ireland in the World Cup campaign was only punctuated by salvaging a late draw on Saturday against an Azerbaijan side ranked 112 in the world.