Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny spoke to the press before today's Nations League match against Ukraine.

“It is a very unusual game, - said Kenny. - The Ukrainian players, coaches, and all the staff have been great ambassadors for their country amidst the chaos of their lives and the thousands who have lost their lives. By continuing to play, they are keeping it at the forefront of whatever country they’re playing, within the media. It keeps the discussion very much in the news.

They have made changes right throughout the (World Cup) campaign. They have rotated their midfield. The five substitutes they brought on the other day are very, very strong. They have a lot of depth and I think we've seen in both games, particularly Scotland that they have a lot of quality."