Former Ireland international Noel Hunt has been confirmed as one of five full-time international Lead Coaches by the FAI.

The ex-Reading coach joins Chelsea Noonan, John Cotter, Keith O’Halloran and James Scott in the association’s new coaching structure.

The Republic of Ireland men’s squad trained at Abbotstown yesterday ahead of Thursday’s friendly with Qatar at the Aviva Stadium.

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