Keane will return for Ireland, says Irwin

DENIS IRWIN has predicted a return to international football for Roy Keane.

Fri, 31 Jan, 2003 - 00:00

Bill George

Irwin is confident that newly-appointed Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr will persuade the former skipper to make his comeback.

"I can see Keaney playing again for Ireland," said Irwin yesterday. "I hope he does but the decision is his and he has had plenty of time to think things over.

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