Republic of Ireland: John O’Shea wants clarity from FAI on managerial vacancy

O’Shea does plan to travel to Germany to watch a number of Euro 2024 games but remains in the dark over whether he should be scouting England’s campaign with a view to possibly being in charge for the Nations League opener in Dublin on 7 September.

After Kenny’s departure, FAI director of football Marc Canham originally spoke of having a new boss in charge for the Nations League draw in February but the target date then became early April before the governing body later admitted that an appointment might not be made until September.

Prior to becoming the Republic’s interim boss, O’Shea’s last club role was as first-team coach at Birmingham City during Wayne Rooney’s brief spell in charge at St Andrew’s which ended in January.

In his latest comments, O’Shea hinted at management options that could materialise in the coming weeks.

“When you want to get into management, there could be opportunities.

“I’ve been senior international manager for four games. Obviously, we talk about whetting the appetite.”