David Clifford: We'll continue to give Munster championship utmost respect

Kerry attacking ace David Clifford has said they will always prepare diligently for Munster championship opposition despite the huge chasm that exists between the Kingdom and the majority of counties in the province.

Since Clifford made his senior debut in 2018, Kerry have triumphed in 10 of their 11 Munster games – the 2020 semi-final loss to Cork proving the exception – with their winning margin sitting at a massive 15.3 points.

Their 0-25 to 0-05 win over Tipperary on Saturday was the fourth time they had a winning margin of 20 points or more in that period.

Despite that, the 2022 Football of the Year said that they would fully respect any opposition they are drawn against.

"I suppose there'll always be a big build-up to the games, a lot of anticipation for the championship," he told RTÉ Sport. "You always put a lot of analysis in and respect the opposition.

"And look I suppose when you go out and play well in a game, you always look back on it positively."

One of the occasions when they have been pushed hard recently was against Clare in the 2019 provincial semi-final before Peter Keane's side emerged with a six-point win in Ennis - a venue the Kerry man said he'd have no problem with returning to for this year's decider.

They will meet the Banner on 7 May and Clifford is expecting another tough encounter, especially against a team that has troubled more established names in recent times including a one-point loss to Dublin in Division 2 this season.

"We're well aware of the fact that going to play Clare now is going to be a different test and a lot more difficult test. Just even from some of the marquee forwards that they have so we're well aware it's going to be a difficult task.

"That Dublin game, and even looking back to