Hallgrimsson named new Republic of Ireland boss

Heimir Hallgrimsson has been named nan caller Republic of Ireland caput coach.

The erstwhile Iceland leader replaces Stephen Kenny astir 8 months aft he near nan role.

Hallgrimsson was associated caput coach of Iceland erstwhile they shocked England astatine Euro 2016 and took them to nan World Cup finals successful 2018, reaching a record-high ranking of 18th during his tenure.

Football Association of Ireland head of shot Marc Canham says he identified nan 57-year-old arsenic a apical campaigner earlier successful nan year.

He said: “Not only does Heimir person important acquisition astatine world level pinch 2 different countries, but crucially he besides has a way grounds of qualifying for awesome world tournaments and taking teams up nan FIFA world rankings.”

Hallgrimsson was astir precocious successful complaint of Jamaica but stepped down pursuing their exit from Copa America earlier this month.

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But he has now quickly picked up a caller gig arsenic Ireland boss.

Speaking for nan first clip since being announced, he said: “We person a young and breathtaking squad that has genuine potential.

“I americium looking guardant to moving intimately pinch nan players to thief coach and guideline them towards improved performances and results ensuring we suffice and compete astatine awesome tournaments connected a regular basis.”

Ireland person slipped to 60th successful nan FIFA rankings but erstwhile sat arsenic precocious arsenic 28th successful 2019.

Hallgrimsson will beryllium looking to reconstruct their estimation connected nan world shape arsenic will person nan cleanable opportunity to make an instant effect erstwhile he faces England successful September for his first crippled successful charge.