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Robert Hynes

Liam Brady explains Stephen Kenny U-turn as he sends Ireland boss warning

Liam Brady is backing Stephen Kenny to continue to lead the Boys in Green forward - but has warned the Republic of Ireland boss that he can't afford anymore defeats such as those to Armenia and Luxembourg.

Brady was critical of Kenny's team selection for a World Cup qualifier with Serbia in March, 2021, but says he will back the Ireland manager "for the next couple of years".

Speaking on RTE ahead of Tuesday's Nations League clash between Ireland and Armenia, Brady said: "I go on how the team played (vs Scotland). We created chances, we played with confidence.

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"We have got serious players in defence now. This young kid (Nathan) Collins look terrific.

"I think (Troy) Parrott and (Michael) Obafemi are going to get better. Stephen has been responsible for bringing these lads through.

"I think he deserves the chance to see what we can do in the Euros without any doubt.

"I think the atmosphere here at the Aviva will demonstrate that the crowd are well and truly behind this team and behind the manager.

"I am with him for the next couple of years.

"We can't afford to shoot ourselves in the foot. He can't afford it because it will probably mean the press will turn totally against him and the FAI might choose to replace him."

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