Germans urge caution for showdown with Ireland

LIVERPOOL’S Dietmar Hamman suggested yesterday Mick McCarthy’s Republic of Ireland could begin to feel the loss of ex-skipper Roy Keane when the sides clash in Ibaraki on Wednesday.

Hamann, who knows most of the Irish players from the Premiership, said the sending home of Keane after a bust-up with coach Mick McCarthy could work in Germany’s favour.