What Kerr is more certain of is Ireland’s World Cup plight. “In my view, we are out of the running for the World Cup already,” he reasoned about the seven-point lead enjoyed by the top two. “We put out a team against Serbia with basically young players right down the spine of the team. “The FAI badly needed someone with real leadership qualities around the place so I’m delighted Packie is back,” he said. “With the new FAI board, I understand they needed people with other skills on the board, but it’s a football association.

Source: Irish Independent June 11, 2021 01:36 UTC