Speaking as he prepared his players for their friendly clash with Andorra on Thursday – after a run of 11 games without a win – he said: "I think we've always just considered that as part of the job.

"Of course, after a difficult defeat... If it's great result, nobody minds speaking. I've been a manager for a number of years, it's always been associated as part of the job, and players likewise.

"We shouldn't complain as we are privileged to be in a position to do it, so it's not something I would complain about.

"But I understand it can have a detrimental effect on players or sportspeople, whether tennis players or any other sport. I can empathise with that. That's a reality.

"I have no plans to change the format. That's part of international management from my point of view."

While conducting post-match interviews can be a challenge as a football manager, Kenny has little doubt that he has it easier than some in other sports.

He said: "I'm always in awe of boxers getting out of the ring and speaking straight away after 12 or 15 rounds. I find it incredible.

"They especially, in my view, have some of the toughest interviews after some of the toughest fights. To lose a fight and have to speak about that and speak about your opponent...

"They probably deserve the most credit out of all the sportspeople."