Managerless Ireland to find out Nations League draw fate 

This was the date and occasion predicted by Jonathan Hill as the ideal one for Stephen Kenny’s successor to be in residence.

MANAGER LIMBO: FAI chief executive Jonathan Hill. Pic: David Fitzgerald, Sportsfile

Cameras will zoom in on manager reaction to the Uefa Nations League draw in Paris on Wednesday evening but in the case of Ireland, it’ll be the pursuers of the manager in the spotlight.

The resplendent Maison de la Mutualité is the head office of the Paris Mutual Federation but reaching common ground with No. 1 target Lee Carsley remains elusive.