John O’Shea will lead Ireland in a friendly match against Portugal – International

Irish FA confirmed former player’s continued role as interim coach

Former footballer John O’Shea will lead the Republic of Ireland in the June match against Portugal, in preparation for Euro’2024, after the Irish federation confirmed this Friday that he will continue as interim coach of that country.

The 42-year-old coach, who, as a player, represented Manchester United and Sunderland, has been in the role on a temporary basis since February, when Stephen Kenny left the team, after failing to qualify for the next European Championship.

Initially, John O’Shea, who was already assistant, would occupy the role of selector on an interim basis until April, but the federation announced today that the former centre-back will remain in place in June, when Ireland face Portugal , but also Hungary, in private games.

O’Shea has been linked to the Irish federation since 2020, always as a member of the technical team, and has a history in football in that country, having won 119 caps.

Portugal-Ireland is scheduled for June 11th, in Aveiro, and will be the Portuguese team’s last preparation game for Euro2024, which starts on the 14th of this month, in Germany.

In qualifying, the Republic of Ireland finished fourth in Group B, having recorded just two wins and six points, both against Gibraltar.

By Lusa