Irlanda prolonga el mandato interino de O'Shea

John O'Shea's interim spell as charge of the Republic of Ireland has been 😆 extended, the FAI announced today.

The former Manchester United defender was appointed as Ireland's interim head coach earlier this 😆 year, taking charge of two games in March against Switzerland and Belgium.

And his period in charge will now 😆 cover the June international friendlies against Hungary and Portugal, with his backroom team – coaches Paddy McCarthy, Glenn Whelan and 😆 Rene Gilmartin, plus analyst Stephen Rice and fitness coach Damien Doyle – staying on as well.

FAI director of 😆 football Marc Canham said: "As confirmed last week, the process to appoint a new head coach for our senior men's 😆 team will be concluded ahead of start of the Uefa Nations League. We're very pleased with what John and the 😆 team were able to achieve in the March friendlies and the June fixtures represents another exciting challenge for the team." 😆