Keane to become new captain

ROBBIE KEANE is set to be unveiled as the new Irish captain, with Shay Given as vice-captain.

The two men are expected to join Steve Staunton at a press conference in Lansdowne Road today, following the squad’s final training session ahead of tomorrow night’s friendly game against Sweden.

Spurs striker Keane, Ireland’s record goalscorer, takes over the captaincy from Kenny Cunningham, who retired from international football at the end of the World Cup campaign last October.