The Football Association of Ireland announced the appointment of Mick McCarthy to the position of head coach.

The 59-year-old specialist replaced Martin O'Neill, who was terminated, and signed an agreement for two years..

At the same time, the Irish FA announced that after Euro 2020 McCarthy will leave his post, and Stephen Kenny, who will work with the U-21 team for now, will take his place..

McCarthy had already led the Irish national team from 1996 to 2002, and even led the Greens to the 2002 World Cup..

Mika's last job was Ipswich Town, and before that he also coached Wolverhampton, Sunderland and Millwall.