Carlow manager Pat English stressed that they have to get their own game plan in order and not worry about Kerry's in this weekend's Leinster SHC round robin opener.

The All-Ireland senior hurling championship begins in earnest this weekend as Carlow travel to Tralee to face an in-form Kerry side.

Having impressed in Division 1B and survived in the league's second tier for another year, Kerry will be fancied to do well in the championship.

English acknowledged the fact that Kerry will provide a stern test to the Carlow Nationalist, but he added that he was more focused on his own charges than worrying about their opponents.

"They've had good results and they have momentum," said English. "You always look at your opposition and you like to look at how they play and what their strengths are.

"More importantly, we'll focus on what our strengths are and what we're capable of. You're aware of your opposition but you focus on your own job."

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