Robbie relishes Duff pairing

IRELAND’S goal-scoring star Robbie Keane, yesterday paid tribute to his partner Damien Duff.

He stressed how the players were looking forward to tonight’s opportunity to wipe out the memory of last month’s loss to Russia in Moscow..

Keane said that it was always a great thrill to run out before the home supporters at Lansdowne Road and the atmosphere should be special for the visit of Switzerland as it was Ireland’s first game in Dublin since the World Cup.