Bruce hails O’Neill’s choice of Keane

“A great appointment” is how Steve Bruce has described Martin O’Neill’s decision to select Roy Keane as his number two, with the Hull City boss predicting the pair will work well together at the helm of Irish football.

Bruce hails O’Neill’s choice of Keane

“I want to wish Roy and Martin the best of luck,” he said. “It is a terrific appointment. I am sure Ireland is excited by it. They have got an experienced manager in Martin and then you have everything that Roy brings to the table.

“He can bring a huge enthusiasm to the Irish support. It is international football and the one thing Roy has to offer is enthusiasm. The one thing you can never accuse Roy of is not having a hunger or desire to do well.

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