Plenty of perspiration but not too much inspiration in Paris. Gordon Manning runs the rule over Stephen Kenny’s side

Jason Knight most impressive as Stephen Kenny’s team get the job done

Norwegian striker scores 30th Premier League goal of the season with a beautiful bicycle-kick finish

Southampton’s Gavin Bazunu set to return in goal against the World Cup runners-up on Monday

Southampton netminder delighted to see Irish rival Kelleher excel in cup action for Liverpool

Manager focusing on getting balance right in attack so players complement each other

Ireland boss explains the importance of adapting formation to suit the opposition

Key figure of Kenny’s new-look Ireland is focused on winning and making his family proud

On Thursday, Ireland will find out who they will face next June and September

Malachy Clerkin runs the rule over Stephen Kenny’s side after the draw against Portugal

Kildare native fits the modern mould of tall, ball-playing centre half to a tee

Stephen Kenny makes five changes in total for friendly international

Stephen Kenny expected to make a number of changes for match against Qatar on Tuesday

‘To have all our better players available more regularly is important to us’

The manager’s long-term vision for Ireland is clear but he desperately needs some results

Ireland goalkeeper knows a decision will have to be made whether to return to City

Wigan winger and Ireland manager Stephen Kenny hit out at ‘over the top’ reaction

Under-21 side in action against Bosnia & Herzegovina on Friday

A whole new chapter in his career could start with breaking international scoring record

Kenny remains stoically positive but limited Republic XI facing a hot night in the Algarve