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Football NewsBBC SportUnverified source· 3 Nov 2026

Kenny's background 'not that important' to O'Neill

Kenny's background 'not that important' to O'Neill — Photo: BBC Sport

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says new call-up Eoin Kenny's family connection to the Republic of Ireland is not something he considered before bringing him into the senior squad for this month's Nations League fixtures against Ukraine and Hungary.

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