Stephen Kenny wary the Ronaldo threat can come from many different angles

Ireland boss Stephen Kenny was at FAI HQ in Abbotstown yesterday as he named his squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Portugal and Luxembourg.Picture: Laszlo Geczo/Inpho

Stephen Kenny  expects Cristiano Ronaldo to try plot Ireland’s downfall from the wing in next Thursday’s World Cup qualifier against Portugal.

The Portuguese skipper has been deployed in his more customary central area since rejoining Manchester United in September, with his firepower propelling their Champions League campaign.