Bernard Flynn reckons the Allianz League final was an embarrassment for Kerry.

The 11-point defeat to Dublin was the heaviest the Kingdom have suffered at Croke Park since their 15-point loss to Meath in the 2001 All-Ireland SFC semi-final.

Speaking on RTE Radio, Meath legend Flynn said: "Let's be under no illusions, the last 10 minutes of that game was an embarrassment for Kerry management.

"They can dress it up, a bit like Donegal when Rory Gallagher told us the last 20 minutes was a non-event, you can't pick and choose, particularly when you are playing Dublin in Croke Park. Kerry have a huge amount of work to do."

Flynn believes Dublin's victory is an ominous sign with the championship just around the corner.

"Tactically, if you look at it, Dublin have worked on something. They are getting a lot of bodies back, but they way they are able to counter you with sheer blistering pace, most team can't live with it," he added.

"It's their attitude, they just love playing. They know there is a template there under Jim Gavin that if you are not doing your stuff, you're off.

"[Diarmuid] Connolly acted the maggot for 10 minutes with the ball, off. Philly McMahon for the first time I have seen him acting the maggot with the ball going forward with disregard for his team-mates, off straight away."

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