FAI hope to tie down Stephen Kenny for Euro 2024 qualifying campaign

Addressing 100 members of the FAI’s national assembly tonight on a virtual call, CEO Jonathan Hill confirmed he was delegated by his board to open talks with the Ireland boss

A contract extension was always likely once Stephen Kenny brought a disappointing World Cup campaign to a respectable conclusion last month by edging Luxembourg to third place on goal difference.

FAI chief executive Jonathan Hill has confirmed he’s been mandated by his board to discuss with Stephen Kenny about “hopefully taking him forward in relation to the Euro 2024 qualification”.

The Ireland manager’s future has garnered much debate, especially since his initial contract expires in the middle of the Uefa Nations League campaign next July.