The Southampton attacker was excluded from the squad despite David McGoldrick’s decision to withdraw from the international game. Seán Maguire, a starter in last month’s loss to Finland, also missed the 26-man panel with James Collins, the beneficiary of Luton.
Long, 33, is actually 11 months older than McGoldrick, but the manager says his failure to start a game for Southampton this season is the reason for his absence.
“I spoke to Shane, he’s a great person,” said Kenny. “The problem is that Shane hasn’t played (started) any match of any kind other than us.
attitude
“Even in the Carabao Cup, the manager kept his first team so that he could not take part in cup games in the middle of the league. He just didn’t play football. ”
“His attitude is great and he’s ready. So if we get injured, he could still be involved. ”
Kenny said he was not shocked by McGoldrick’s decision as the Sheffield United striker announced that he would step down when Ireland’s interest in the European Championship ends. Ireland’s defeat by Slovakia pushed the decision forward.
“David said he would retire at the end of the campaign, but I spoke to him and hoped he would keep playing. He made his decision and we have to respect that. He made his decision for many other reasons, “Kenny continued, referring to family factors. “Some are private and you have to respect them.”
Irish Independent
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