Brian Kerr: 'The phrases are different, but the game hasn’t changed that much'

Kerr’s return to the Irish set-up under interim head coach John O’Shea has been warmly welcomed during this international window.

Republic of Ireland technical advisor Brian Kerr after the international friendly match between Republic of Ireland and Belgium at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

There were no goals to celebrate, or to ridicule, at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday evening as the Republic of Ireland held Belgium to a scoreless draw.

But that meant that arguably the biggest ovation on the day was saved for Brian Kerr when he appeared on the giant screen midway through the first half.