Stephen Kenny in the dark ahead of final fixtures of current contract

Stephen Kenny remains in the dark about his future in the role as manager of the national team ahead of what might be his final games in charge.

Ireland head to Amsterdam next week for their last remaining Euro 2024 qualifcation clash againt the Netherlands, followed by a friendly clash against New Zealand at the Aviva Stadium.

And with the route to the Euro play-offs all-but blocked off, the manager's contract will essentially run out by the end of this November window.

Speaking at the press conference, following the announcement of the squad for the upcoming double header, Kenny admitted that he is no clearer on his future in what may well be the final few weeks of his three-year tenure as Ireland manager.

The FAI have previously stated that there would be an overall appraisal of the current situation with the national side upon the culmination of the qualifying campaign, and Kenny does not appear to have a clear indication as to whether his future lies with the Republic of Ireland.

"It may well be the case," said Kenny, when asked whether he feels that the New Zealand match will be his final game in charge of the team.

"I can’t be certain on any of these things, but regardless we will be professional in our approach. We’ll have to see, those decisions are out of my control."

But the manager is happy to let his track record decide on whether the FAI deem him suitable to stay on in the role and stated that he was not about to beg for a new contract.

"I am not making a plea," said Kenny, when asked whether he wants to stay on in the job. "I am certainly not doing that.

"My contract is up after the New Zealand game, I am very privileged to manage Ireland, it’s a transitional phase but you can see the squad now, a record number of