Keane alert for France in qualifiers

FRANCE striker Louis Saha last night warned his compatriots they will find Ireland a much more difficult proposition in upcoming World Cup ties if his Old Trafford team-mate Roy Keane is in the team.

Saha, who made a very positive impact when introduced as a substitute against Switzerland in Coimbra on Monday, said Keane’s recovery from injury was the incentive he required to return to international football for the 2006 World Cup qualifiers.

Saha suggested this was bad news for France: “There is no doubt Ireland are going to be much stronger opposition with Roy in the side. That is obvious. He has probably been Manchester United’s most important player over the past ten years. He has had a huge part in their success. He is truly a great player.