Kenny's Ireland in good fettle - but recent times have taught us to be cautious 

Easy now, for this window has taught lessons on the futility of craving consistency.

Republic of Ireland's Callum Robinson celebrates with teammates at the end of the match during the UEFA Nations League match at the Aviva Stadium. Photo credit: Brian Lawless/PA Wire.

Amid a debate of extremities, it was the middle ground of Ireland’s team that delivered a welcome dose of dynamism.

Stephen Kenny is not shy about immersing coaching hyperbole – between underlaps, inversions, lanes and XG – but the layperson could ascertain their tactical destitution against Armenia and Ukraine last week.