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Stephen Kenny's Republic of Ireland under-21 side avoid the big guns in Toulon Tournament draw

The Republic of Ireland have been drawn against Bahrain, China and Mexico in this summer's Toulon Tournament.

Stephen Kenny will manage the U21 side in the prestigious 12-team competition that is split into three groups.

Ireland will begin with a match against China on Monday, June 3 before they face Mexico on Thursday, June 6.

Their final match will be against Bahrain on Sunday, June 9.

Kenny, who will take over the senior hot from Mick McCarthy after Euro 2020, began his U21 reign with a impressive 3-0 victory over Luxembourg last month.

2019 Toulon Tournament - Republic of Ireland Fixtures

03/06 - Republic of Ireland v China, Stade de Lattre, 3.30pm 
06/06 - Mexico v Republic of Ireland, Stade Parsemain, 7.30pm 
09/06 - Republic of Ireland v Bahrain, Stade Jules Ladoumègue, 3pm

2019 Toulon Tournament - Full Draw

Group A   
England 
Chile 
Japan  
Portugal

Group B   
France 
Brazil 
Guatemala  
Qatar

Group C  
Republic of Ireland  
Bahrain 
China 
Mexico

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