Stephen Kenny: 'My dream is to carry on but my own instinct is that won’t happen'

In emotional post-match interviews, Kenny conceded board members probably won’t look favourably on extending his contract when it concludes.

Ireland manager Stephen Kenny dejected after the game. Pic: ©INPHO/Ryan Byrne

Stephen Kenny admits he’s spoken to his players about his imminent exit from the job as he awaits his fare being sealed by the FAI.

Tuesday night's 1-1 draw against New Zealand marked the end of his 40-match, three-and-a-half-year stint in charge that sadly saw his team plummet in the world rankings and extend their tournament drought.