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However, Warnock claims Kenny is far from happy with Staunton, believing he should be on his way to Dublin on Sunday to link up with his Ireland team-mates.
Kenny certainly produced a convincing display in today's 2-2 Barclays Premiership draw with Bolton at Bramall Lane.
In particular, the Blades number one conjured up two stunning saves at the end of each half to deny Idan Tal and Abdoulaye Faye.
'We have seen two world-class saves by somebody who cannot get into the Ireland squad,' remarked Warnock.
'It is no wonder Paddy was disappointed, but I have told him to play his own game and that I am sure there will be a time when he will be needed again.
'I thought he was superb today in difficult conditions, and although he made a mistake a couple of weeks ago in the defeat at Chelsea, other than that he has had a good season.
'He has had personal problems, but he has come through those well, and if I am honest I am disappointed he has not been selected for Ireland because I think he deserves it.'
In referring to Staunton's explanation, Warnock added: 'I don't think the decision was viable.
'When they told him I think they said things to him about his personal problems that he didn't believe.
'He would rather be playing. He wants to go, of course he does. If anything happens to Shay Given then there is nobody better than Paddy Kenny.'
When pressed on Staunton's reasoning regarding the personal problems, Warnock added: 'That's rubbish, and Paddy has said he doesn't accept that. 'He just wants to play and he is disappointed he is not in the squad, and quite rightly so.'