Kenny dismisses relegation talk despite another Nations League loss

8 June 2022; Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny looks on during the UEFA Nations League B group 1 match between Republic of Ireland and Ukraine at Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Stephen Kenny insists it is too soon to talk about Ireland fighting a Nations League relegation battle after his side's 1-0 loss to Ukraine at the Aviva Stadium on Wednesday evening.

The Republic’s manager had targeted promotion to the top tier of Uefa’s competition prior to the opening game against Armenia, which they also lost 1-0, but the two opening reversals - and performances - have changed the narrative around this team in lightning quick time.