Keane’s arrival could solve selection problem

ROBBIE KEANE’S arrival in Tirana yesterday may help solve a selection problem for manager Brian Kerr ahead of tomorrow’s European Championship qualifying tie against Albania.

Kevin Kilbane is struggling with a groin strain and if he is not declared fit Keane will come straight into the side and release Damien Duff to play on the wing.

Kilbane will have to prove his fitness at a training session later this afternoon while Keane will have to satisfy the Irish boss he is fit after playing just one match for Spurs the Premiership tie against Bolton at the Reebok Stadium in the past month and after his personal troubles last week when he buried his father.