John O'Shea leaves Stoke City to focus on Ireland role

FULL FOCUS: John O'Shea is  during a Republic of Ireland U21's press conference at FAI Headquarters in Abbotstown, Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

John O'Shea is to leave his role as first team coach with Stoke City to focus on his role as assistant to Stephen Kenny with the Republic of Ireland team.

The 42-year-old former Manchester United and Sunderland defender joined Stoke last July.