Kenny defends decision to travel to Qatar for World Cup

Stephen Kenny will travel to Qatar for the FIFA World Cup. He will watch France and the Netherlands play. Kenny believes he will benefit from watching his team play at their peak. There are questions about the suitability of the World cup in Qatar. However, Kenny is not in a position to influence the situation. He is employed to do his job to the best of his ability. Ireland are in Euro 2024 qualifying group with France, Holland and Russia. They are considered underdogs. The manager believes that he is going to see the teams in their best form. His previous comments on social issues were controversial.

Kenny defends decision to travel to Qatar for World Cup. Kenny believes going to the Euros helped his team prepare for March. He also believes his side is improving all the time. Kenny's team is in the toughest group with France, Holland and Greece. They have shown against top nations like Portugal that they can compete. The ambition is to qualify ahead of either France or Netherlands. It is not in Kenny’s DNA to build from the back. His team scored six goals in their last two home games. Their opponents have conceded six in home matches. Ireland have made some mistakes. However, Kenny thinks his players are improving.