Kenny has won just six of his 29 competitive games in chargeInternational friendly: Republic of Ireland v New ZealandVenue: Aviva Stadium, Dublin Date: Tuesday, 21 November Kick-off: 19:45 GMTCoverage: Live text updates and match report on the BBC Sport website.
Republic of Ireland boss Stephen Kenny says if Tuesday's friendly against New Zealand is "my last game, so be it" with the Football Association of Ireland to make a decision regarding his future later this month.
Kenny's contract runs out after Tuesday's game.
The Dubliner, 52, has won just six of his 29 competitive games in charge.
"I sought clarification before this window in regard to my own position," Kenny said on Monday.
"If that wasn't the case, I would have made that clear earlier in the week. But from my point of view, obviously the decision is being made next week.
"But if it is my last game, so be it. If there is a new manager to follow me, I'll wish him well.
"Regardless of what decision is made and if there is a new manager to come in after me, I'll wish them well, and I'll wish the team well moving forward, and I'll always support Ireland, so from that point of view, that's the way I view it."
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Kenny succeeded Mick McCarthy as Republic boss in April 2020, but was unable to guide the team to the Euro 2020 play-off final - losing the semi-final on penalties to Slovakia - before overseeing unsuccessful qualifying campaigns for the 2022 World Cup and next summer's Euros in Germany.
His victories in competitive matches have come against Azerbaijan, Luxembourg, Armenia, Gibraltar twice and Scotland.
The Republic's Euro 2024 qualifying campaign ended with Saturday's 1-0 defeat by the Netherlands in Amsterdam with the Irish picking up just two wins - both against Gibraltar - in eight games.
While Saturday's loss was the Republic's sixth in eight qualifiers, Kenny referenced notable defeats by Wales, Cyprus and Macedonia suffered by his predecessors as he called for perspective.
Martin O'Neill's Republic lost 4-1 to Wales in 2018, Steve Staunton's side fell to a shock 5-2 reverse to Cyprus in 2006 and McCarthy oversaw a 3-2 defeat by Macedonia during his first spell in charge in 1997.
"We played Holland the other night, one of the best teams in Europe. People will have their own opinions on it, but I thought it was a good game of football," said Kenny.
"No question, Holland were the better team. We fought to the end of that game, we didn't create enough, we know that, and we defended for our lives when we needed to.
"It wasn't like we lost 4-1 to Wales or got hammered in Cyprus or Macedonia the other night, it was a tight game in Holland that we lost 1-0 and deserved to lose. It was one of those games, I think a bit of perspective on that."
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While Tuesday's friendly may be Kenny's last game in charge, it will definitely mark the end of James McClean's time as a Republic player.
Derry-born McClean, 34, will step away after earning his 103rd cap, having announced his intention to retire last month.
The Wrexham player says his decision to draw the curtain on an international career that began in 2012 was not driven by the physical demands of the modern game.
"I will be honest with you, it's not because of my body, or I feel my ability has diminished," said McClean, who joined Wrexham in August after the end of his second stint with Wigan.
"I still feel as fit as ever. I still believe I am the best person for the role.
"I have never doubted myself. I played 46 games out of 46 in the Championship last season, 45 of them starts. Ability wise, I was second for full-backs in goals and assists, and for most successful tackles in the whole league.
"There's other factors. I have personal reasons and my own reasons for stepping away, I feel now is the right time to step aside.
"Let others come through, I've had my time. For me now is the perfect time to step away. I have no regrets."
Meanwhile, Kenny confirmed that Brentford defender Nathan Collins will miss the New Zealand game because of an ankle injury, but expects Brighton striker Evan Ferguson to be fit despite limping off in the defeat by the Dutch.
Source: bbc.com