Stephen Kenny on 'keepers: 'It is a dilemma and one we’ll have to consider'

Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny speaking during a Republic of Ireland squad announcement at FAI Headquarters in Abbotstown, Dublin. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Perhaps it’s just as well Ireland are facing a minnow hammered 9-0 in their last game when they open their Uefa Nations League campaign on Saturday week in Armenia.

The spine of Stephen Kenny’s unit has suffered either from inactivity or injury since their last gathering in March and the hope is they can be reconditioned in the build-up to the blitz of four fixtures over 11 days.