Kerr still in dark as Keane saga again in spotlight

BRIAN KERR yesterday admitted he did not know whether former captain Roy Keane has made the decision to return to international duty.

As a result, Kerr said Kenny Cunningham would continue as captain of the Republic of Ireland though the central defender is unlikely to play against Scotland tomorrow at Hampden Park because of injury.

Kerr said he had not decided who would assume the responsibility if Cunningham did not play. And Ireland's new manager smiled ruefully when asked whether he could confirm reports Keane was ready to return.