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John Eustace joins Ireland coaching staff

QPR assistant manager comes in to Stephen Kenny’s team in place of Anthony Barry

John Eustace has joined Stephen Kenny’s Ireland coaching staff. Photo: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images

Mon Mar 21 2022 - 13:36

Former Coventry City, Watford and Derby County midfielder John Eustace has joined Stephen Kenny’s Ireland coaching staff.

Eustace is currently QPR assistant manager and joins Ireland as a replacement for Anthony Barry who recently left for Belgium.

The 42-year-old joins Kenny’s staff ahead of the international friendly matches against Belgium and Lithuania and will be in situ for the Uefa 2024 European Championship qualifying campaign. Eustace will remain in his existing role with QPR and link up with the Ireland squad in the international windows.

Eustace said: “I’m delighted to join the Republic of Ireland coaching staff and excited to link up with the squad this week for the matches against Belgium and Lithuania. The opportunity to join Stephen Kenny’s coaching staff is an exciting prospect and I’m looking forward to working with this young group of players.”

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In a statement released by the FAI, Kenny said: “John has been assistant manager with Queens Park Rangers for four years and has established himself as an accomplished and well-respected coach. He is an excellent addition to the coaching team and we’re looking forward to linking up for the two matches against Belgium and Lithuania, and for the season ahead.”