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Everton goalkeeping coach Alan Kelly has announced that he is “stepping down with a heavy heart” from his similar role with the Republic of Ireland team.

He said: "With Covid-19 still viciously circulating in our communities, it is with a heavy heart that I have decided the time is right to step down from my role with the Republic of Ireland senior international team and pass on a fantastic group of goalkeepers to a new goalkeeping coach for the upcoming World Cup qualifying campaign.



The 52-year-old – who first came to Goodison Park during David Unsworth’s caretaker spell, returning during Duncan Ferguson’s temporary tenure and continuing under Carlo Ancelotti – will remain in his position with Everton.



“A special thank you goes out to all the Irish International goalkeepers I have played alongside and had the good fortune to coach.

Carlo Ancelotti's Everton are looking to kick on and another crucial summer is underway at Goodison Park.

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“It has been an absolute honour and a privilege to represent the Republic of Ireland as a player and coach for the last 28 years.