Josh Cullen

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FAI can learn from how Belgium reinvented themselves after home tournament ended in failure

Links between Belgian and Irish football go back centuries

Elite international side likely to include several underrated Premier League players

Lessons from Portugal feat help Kenny plan for Ireland’s clash with Belgium

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

Luxembourg up their game with a little bout of pre-match stereotyping

Stephen Kenny doesn’t take the bait after Luxembourg boss’ “British style” jab

FAI come under focus over timing of decision on Stephen Kenny’s future

Players and supporters have given a strong endorsement for manager to get new deal

Full house voice their approval of Kenny’s masterplan for Ireland

What began as a murmur in empty stadiums culminated in glorious moments on Thursday night

Ireland throw it all at Portugal but fail to break the door down

Stephen Kenny’s side sensed chance of a famous win after Pepe’s red card

Republic of Ireland 0 Portugal 0: How the Irish players rated

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

All eyes on Cristiano Ronaldo again as Portugal come to town

Jason Knight hoping Ireland can keep Man United star quiet for the duration this time

Josh Cullen’s road less travelled finds him at the heart of Ireland’s midfield

Former West Ham prodigy thriving at Anderlecht and on the international stage

Stephen Kenny backs Aaron Connolly to ‘have a big part to play’ in Ireland’s future

Brighton forward will miss final qualifiers against Portugal and Luxembourg with Achilles injury

Stephen Kenny gives positive update ahead of Ireland’s closing double-header

Manager says Robbie Brady will not be called up as he looks for game time at Bournemouth

Ireland 4 Qatar 0: How the Irish players rated at the Aviva Stadium

Malachy Clerkin hands out the marks after a comprehensive win in Dublin.

Kelleher and Ogbene make first Ireland starts against Qatar

Stephen Kenny makes five changes in total for friendly international

Wisdom of the crowd indicates a belief in Ireland’s new Stephen Kenny era

A crowd of 25,000 is expected for Tuesday night’s friendly match at the Aviva

Stephen Kenny believes 3-4-2-1 makes the most of Ireland’s resources

‘It’s possibly fair to say, that 60 to 70 per cent of our best players are defenders’

Caoimhín Kelleher to make first Ireland start in front of 25,000

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

Robinson silences his critics and eases the pressure on Kenny

West Brom striker strikes twice in Baku to help seal a long-awaited first competitive win for Ireland’s manager

Azerbaijan 0 Ireland 3: Irish player ratings

Eamon Donoghue runs the rule over Stephen Kenny’s Ireland side after win in Baku

Callum Robinson makes the Liveline brigade eat their words in Baku

West Brom striker scores twice to give Stephen Kenny his first competitive victory

Gavin Bazunu comfortable racking up game time in League One for now

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

‘A very clever player’ - Stephen Kenny explains Will Keane selection

Ireland manager says ‘we need to turn our draws into wins’ against Azerbaijan

Ireland players set for more chances to develop on international stage

Midfield continues to be problematic with no one playing at top end of the English game

Ireland players put trust in Stephen Kenny as green shoots emerge

Manager’s long-term goal becoming clearer as young prospects impress

Same old emotions and same old results for Kenny’s winless Ireland

Serbia can mathematically end hopes of reaching World Cup on Tuesday

Cullen and Idah keep the faith but World Cup now a pipe dream for Ireland

At least the Aviva Stadium might be easier to sell out as Republic slide down Fifa rankings

More soul searching for Ireland as Azerbaijan nearly sack Dublin

Duffy’s late header spares serious blushes as Kenny’s side toil against team ranked 112th

Ken Early: Ireland supporters must be patient with Stephen Kenny's team

It felt like this team was ready to shine. Then it just didn’t happen against Azerbaijan

‘We should have won’ insists Kenny after Azerbaijan draw

Ireland manager refuses to accept job is too big for him after 112th in world take a point

Shane Duffy leaps late as Ireland salvage a draw with Azerbaijan

Stephen Kenny spared another chastening defeat as Republic finally earn first points

Kenny backs Ireland’s youngsters to end miserable run in Azerbaijan clash

Manager can ‘see players emerging’ following impressive display in defeat to Portugal

Gavin Bazunu believes Ireland’s youngsters key to future success

Have faith in young players, says teenage goalkeeper who saved Portugal star’s penalty

Ken Early: Ronaldo saves his superhero entrance until the cruel, closing scene

After nearly 90 minutes of frustration, he was still ceaselessly moving in search of an opening

Ireland talk the talk but scale of the challenge in Portugal is daunting

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

Ireland v Portugal: All you need to know ahead of World Cup qualifier

Stephen Kenny’s team take on Portugal on Wednesday night at the Estadio Algarve

Football world’s eyes focus on Ronaldo as Ireland set for bit-part role

Kenny’s side braced for daunting test against multitalented Portugal squad in the Algarve

Stephen Kenny: ‘A number of players have had vaccines some haven’t’

Ireland must plan without Alan Browne and Callum Robinson as squad announced

Bohemians, Shamrock Rovers and Dundalk all looking to progress in Europe

Final qualifier for Europa Conference League is the prize on offer in second legs

Stephen Kenny sees Hungary game as key part of Ireland's build-up to September

Manager hints that Troy Parrott may not start in Budapest on Tuesday night

Matt Doherty looking forward to a crowd and some grass under his feet in Hungary

‘I like to play with fans in the stadium, for me it makes a difference to my game’

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