Kenny insists Ireland need to focus on Armenia despite upcoming Ukraine challenge 

Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny gestures on the touchline during the UEFA Nations League Group 4, League B match at Aviva Stadium, Dublin.

Stephen Kenny insists Ireland cannot afford to be distracted by the bigger challenge ahead of Ukraine when they face Armenia on Saturday in their Uefa Nations League opener.

Ukraine are within 90 minutes of reaching the World Cup following Wednesday’s impressive 3-1 win away to Scotland – ironically another of the B1 group nations.