Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel is delighted having Anthony Barry part of his backroom team.
Tuchel believes the FAI are "lucky" to have secured the services of Blues coach Barry as part of Stephen Kenny's backroom team. Barry will retain his role with the Chelsea first team while working with the FAI but Tuchel has hailed the talent of Barry and believes he will contribute to Ireland, particularly in set pieces.
"You can be very happy. You are very lucky: a top coach will join you and your coaching staff," Tuchel said of Barry's role with the FA.
"We didn't know him before, he was already here under Frank [Lampard[, but from the first moment he was a big part of our coaching team. He's a fantastic guy with a fantastic character, very open and friendly.
“He has top quality in analysing games and giving his opinion. He is very comfortable on the pitch when he is in charge of exercises and he is very comfortable in front of the group.
"He is in charge and the specialist for all set pieces, so he is doing the video sessions and training for set pieces, and is the assistant in any other exercises."
