Neil Lennon hopes to be on FAI shortlist to replace Stephen Kenny

Neil Lennon 

Neil Lennon is the latest of the bookies' favourites to throw his hat into the ring to replace Stephen Kenny as Republic of Ireland manager.

The former Celtic boss has consistently featured among the short odds candidates to replace Kenny and speaking on Saturday in his role as a Premier Sports pundit, Lennon acknowledged managing Ireland ranked high among his remaining career ambitions.