Stephen Kenny exit plan to be finalised as FAI eye approach for Lee Carsley

An approach to the English FA for talks with their U21 manager is imminent.

EXIT STRATEGY: Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny. Picture: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

A remote chance of a backdoor route via the playoffs to next year’s Euro finals won’t save Stephen Kenny from the sack.

The Ireland manager requested judgement on his disastrous reign be reserved for this campaign but four defeats from five qualifiers has hurtled them out of contention with three matches left.