Stephen Kenny expects to see out Euro 2024 campaign as Ireland manager

Whatever the result against the Netherlands on Sunday night, Stephen Kenny expects to remain in charge of the national team ahead of next month's Euro 2024 qualifiers.

The manager is hoping that his side can turn the fancied Dutch over at the Aviva Stadium to play their way back into the qualifying group following three defeats in their first four matches.

Two of the losses came against France, who have opened with five straight wins, so now the manager is targeting second place, which he sees as a three-way mini-group alongside the Dutch and Greece.

And while Kenny admitted that he feels anything other than a win will all but end Ireland’s hopes, he still intends to see out the campaign in charge of the team.

"Yes I do, but I am not focused on that now," said Kenny, when asked if he believes he will still be in charge if his side loses against the Dutch.

"I am only absolutely focused on tomorrow night. It’s a big night, a very big night and we do need a victory. We need a victory. A draw wouldn’t mathematically put us out of it, but we have a desire to get a win. Holland likewise will come and be very determined to get a win themselves."

"I’ve prepared the team for the championships," added Kenny, when pushed again on the matter of remaining in charge.

"We play Holland tomorrow, then two games in October and the final qualifier in November. So yeah, absolutely. After that it's up to other people to decide. Really, I’m just focussed on tomorrow."

"Listen, I don’t seek assurances," added the manager, when asked had he received any guarantees regarding his position.

Looking ahead to the game, Kenny called on his side to be both brave in possession and to put their bodies on the line, and he believes that his team have the ability