Ireland put four past Gibraltar in routine win

The Republic of Ireland got back to winning ways with a routine 4-0 victory against Gibraltar in Faro. First-half goals from Evan Ferguson and Mikey Johnston, plus headers in the second from Matt Doherty and Callum Robinson, sealed only the second win in Group B for Stephen Kenny’s side.

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Stephen Kenny not distracted by speculation over his future ahead of Gibraltar clash

Stephen Kenny says he is “realistic” about his long-term prospects as Ireland boss but is adamant that he will be in charge for the November international window no matter what happens in tomorrow’s qualifier away to the group’s bottom side, Gibraltar. Kenny heads into the penultimate game in the group with a return of just three points from six games.

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Improved Ireland put three past Gibraltar

Republic of Ireland belatedly worked their way to a 3-0 win over Gibraltar thanks to an improved second-half performance that helps to relieve the pressure on manager Stephen Kenny. After being held in the first half, substitute Mikey Johnston broke the deadlock seven minutes after the break with his first international goal.

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