Brian Kerr: I believe Lee Carsley won't be taking the Ireland job 

Kerr was also of the opinion that the job opening is unlikely to tempt Chris Hughton. 

OPINION LINE: Brian Kerr. Pic: Nick Elliott, Inpho

Ex-Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr believes that current England under-21 boss Lee Carsley "won't be taking the Ireland job".

Former Ireland international Carsley, has been heavily touted as the FAI's top target for the role most recently occupied by Stephen Kenny, who departed in November of last year.