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Robert Hynes

James McClean enjoys date night with wife Erin following Luxembourg win

James McClean enjoyed a date night with his wife Erin after helping the Republic of Ireland to a 3-0 win over Luxembourg.

The Wigan winger came into Stephen Kenny's side to replace Enda Stevens for Sunday's game and caused the hosts all sorts of problems with some top notch crosses.

McClean enjoyed a night out in London with his other half after returning to England following the international break.

Sharing pictures on Instagram, Erin said: "Dating in London… ❤️

"Note to self, never ask James to take pics again. It may end in divorce."

Meanwhile, Ireland players want the FAI to end the Kenny contract saga so they can focus on the future without distraction.

Kenny will get a contract extension for Euro 2024 after satisfying his bosses about the direction the team is going.

The FAI board meets on November 29 to review the World Cup campaign in which Ireland finished a distant third.

That’s when it will be decided whether Kenny to offer Kenny an extension this side of Christmas - or wait until next summer when his current deal expires.

But midfielder Jason Knight - Ireland’s game-change in Luxembourg - wants the matter put to bed.

Luxembourg's Laurent Jans and James McClean of Ireland in the new away strip (©INPHO/Laszlo Geczo)

“I think the whole squad does,” said the Derby County ace. “We can see progression and we want to keep improving with the gaffer as it is.”

Ireland have two home friendlies in March against as yet unknown opposition before four Nations League games in June and two more in September.

Knight added: “I want to see the manager in place. He has been great for me and great for all the lads.

“I know that (decision) is down to other people, but I definitely want to see the manager stay.

“The FAI probably won’t ask me personally but if they do, I’ll say I want the manager to stay.”

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