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West Brom striker Callum Robinson pulls out of Republic of Ireland squad ahead of friendly with England after testing positive for coronavirus... but boss Stephen Kenny insists he does not feel 'cursed' despite Euro 2020 heartache

Republic of Ireland boss Stephen Kenny has insisted he does not feel cursed after losing striker Callum Robinson to a positive coronavirus test on the eve of the friendly clash with England.

The West Brom striker is self-isolating a month after a series of positive Covid-19 results wrecked Kenny's plans for the Euro 2020 play-off semi-final clash with Slovakia and the Nations League fixtures against Wales and Finland.

Asked if he felt cursed, the Ireland manager said: 'No, absolutely not. This is the way of the world at the moment.