Giovanni Trapattoni does not expect to be given a new contract with Ireland

Republic of Ireland coach Giovanni Trapattoni admits it is likely he will leave his role when his contract expires next June.

The 74-year-old has been in his current post for five years, during a tospy turvy period for Ireland.

Ireland endured a controversial World Cup play-off defeat by France four years ago, but did qualify for Euro 2012.

But Friday's 2-1 reverse to Sweden means it is unlikely the Irish will be involved in next summer's World Cup in Brazil, and Trapattoni accepts he will not be involved in the next challenge.

Trapattoni offers hope to Doyle

Giovanni Trapattoni has reiterated that Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Kevin Doyle's Republic of Ireland career is far from over.

Doyle, 29, has not featured for the Republic since the 1-0 friendly defeat against Greece last November.

He was last included in a squad in March and was again left out of manager Trapattoni's selection for Wednesday's friendly against Wales despite Robbie Keane, who has been allowed to remain with Los Angeles Galaxy, and Simon Cox being unavailable to the Italian.

Trapattoni insists the 53-cap forward remains part of his thinking going forward, but acknowledged he needs a move from League One Wolves.