To Saipan and back in 563 days

ROY Keane could be back in the green of Ireland by the end of the month after he sensationally announced his return to international football.

It is expected he will be included in the squad for the friendly international away to Poland on April 28.

Keane has not played for Ireland since his highly-publicised row with former manager Mick McCarthy shortly before the start of the 2002 World Cup finals. The 32-year-old, who has won 58 caps, announced his retirement from international football after the fiasco in Saipan.