Keith Andrews: There has to be short-term pain to get where Irish football needs to go

Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny with coaches Keith Andrews, left, and Anthony Barry. Picture: Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Keith Andrews insists he never envisioned Stephen Kenny’s first full campaign being a dry run for the Euro 2024 qualifiers.

Since Andrews stepped up with his former U21 boss Kenny to the senior post, Ireland have won just once in 16 games, the June friendly win over Andorra.