I was experimental in the two games - Republic boss Kenny

New Republic of Ireland boss Stephen Kenny admits he did use the Nations League games against Bulgaria and Finland to "experiment" in advance of the Euro 2020 play-offs.

In his first home game in charge, Kenny's side suffered a 1-0 defeat against Finland on Sunday after a late Shane Duffy goal secured a 1-1 draw in Thursday's game in Bulgaria.

Kenny said he employed the two games to look at "midfield and attacking formations" for next month's play-offs semi-final in Slovakia.