FAI confirm Kenny's exit as Republic manager

Stephen Kenny's time as Republic of Ireland boss is over after the Football Association of Ireland confirmed it will not be renewing his contract.

The 52-year-old had been expected to depart after failing to qualify for Euro 2024.

The FAI were expected to make a decision on the Dubliner's future at a board meeting next week but decided to confirm his exit on Wednesday.

Kenny, who was appointed as Mick McCarthy's successor in April 2020, said on Tuesday that he did not expect to be offered a new deal.

The FAI said the decision was taken following a meeting and presentation to the association's board by director of football Marc Canham and chief executive Jonathan Hill.

"The Board agrees that now is the right time for change ahead of the friendly matches in March and June 2024 and the next Nations League campaign starting in September 2024," read the FAI's statement.

More to follow.