Keane thanks Galaxy for change of heart

Republic of Ireland captain Robbie Keane has thanked LA Galaxy after the MLS club granted him permission to play in next Wednesday’s friendly against England.

On Tuesday, the 32-year-old was ruled out of the glamour Wembley clash and the friendly against Georgia in Dublin four days later after his club declined to release him for the fixtures, which fall outside the Fifa international window.

But, the FAI last night confirmed Keane will now be able be available.