Post-Stephen Kenny evolution rather than revolution makes most sense for Ireland - Paul Corry

As the FAI go in search of a new Republic of Ireland manager, the best route forward would be evolving the Stephen Kenny blueprint rather than totally ripping it up, according to Paul Corry.

The governing body confirmed the end of Kenny's three-year tenure after last week's friendly draw against New Zealand which had followed consecutive disappointing qualification campaigns for major tournaments.

The Boys in Green do not return to action until friendlies in March, while competitive games will have to wait until September when the next UEFA Nations League campaign begins.

In the meantime, the FAI, with director of football Marc Canham likely to be to the forefront, will be looking to fill the managerial vacancy with the likes of Neil Lennon, Gus Poyet and Steve Bruce having signalled interest in the role to varying degrees, while Lee Carsley and Roy Keane are among other names thrown into the ring of speculation.

Whatever name eventually emerges from the hat, ex-UCD, Sheffield Wednesday and Shamrock Rovers midfielder Corry believes a level of continuity needs to be maintained to an extent in terms of the plan for Kenny's successor, given the recent policy for both the men's and women's national sides has been about aligning processes from the underage ranks up to the seniors.

"It should be a continuation from Kenny and, for me, that would be an alignment from the CEO, to the director of football, to whoever's going to be in charge," he told this week's RTÉ Soccer Podcast.

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