Nathan Collins ‘100 per cent’ behind under-pressure Ireland boss Stephen Kenny

Brentford defender Collins is firmly behind the Ireland manager

Republic of Ireland defender Nathan Collins (right) wants Stephen Kenny to remain manager (Niall Carson/PA)

Nathan Collins has given his backing to under-pressure Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny as speculation over his future mounts.

Ireland’s hopes of qualifying for the Euro 2024 finals were dealt a potentially fatal blow on Sunday evening when they were beaten 2-1 by Group B rivals the Netherlands in Dublin on a night when they simply had to win.