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Mick McCarthy leaves Republic of Ireland manager's role as Stephen Kenny named boss

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Two-time Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy will be replaced by Stephen Kenny with immediate effect in a decision made by the Football Association of Ireland.

In a short second stint in charge, the 61-year-old won five of his 10 games in charge to set up a Euro 2020 play-off against Slovakia.

Kenny was already set to replace McCarthy after Euro 2020 but the postponement of the play-offs and the tournament itself until 2021 because of Covid-19 has accelerated the FAI's plan. "The Football Association of Ireland announces that Mick McCarthy is to be succeeded as national team manager by Stephen Kenny with immediate effect," read the FAI statement released on Saturday. "The handover has been agreed with both men in light of the delay to

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