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

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

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

It is hard to see past a win for the visitors but Republic will be judged on their performance

Wigan winger and Ireland manager Stephen Kenny hit out at ‘over the top’ reaction

Serbia can mathematically end hopes of reaching World Cup on Tuesday

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-21 side in action against Bosnia & Herzegovina on Friday

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

Centre-half denied place in the history books as Ronaldo writes more history of his own

Player isolating as Stephen Kenny hands St Mirren midfielder Jamie McGrath a spot in side

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

The young Cork striker is ready for Wednesday’s daunting meeting with Portugal

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

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

Aaron Connolly returns for next month’s fixture list, with Callum Robinson absent

Neal Maupay also on target as Seagulls have too much for Watfors on the south coast

Realistically only four players at three clubs can expect first team football this season

Manager will be hoping players don’t get bogged down in transfer window ahead of qualifiers

Manager must trust his young players’ progress can be franked by the required results

Since 2018, national side have a return of just 21 goals from their 30 games contested

Ireland boss using valuable 10-day camp in Catalonia to allow a diverse group to bond

Attacking midfielder helped Peterborough United earn promotion to Championship

Integration of young players will continue but lack of natural goalscorer remains concern

Emmet Malone looks back on the performances of Stephen Kenny’s men over the past week

Republic boss has decisions to make in goal and up front for second World Cup qualifier

Stephen Kenny’s 3-5-2 looks to have more potential than the lifeless systems tried thus far

It ended with another defeat but Belgrade may yet be seen as the turning point for manager

Fulham striker comes off the bench to decide World Cup qualifier in Belgrade

Ciaran Clark and Dara O’Shea named in central defence for game in Belgrade

Stephen Kenny defends Shane Duffy and says team will not be setting up defensively

Slavisa Kokeza denies involvement with group of Partizan Belgrade ultras accused of kidnap and murder

Connolly expected to play some part but Randolph, McCarthy and Egan all out of action

Conor Hourihane and Callum O’Dowda both score ahead of international break

More defensive issues for Liverpool as Man City have fully fit squad for Sunday’s derby