Keane gets backing of former team-mates

ROY KEANE has been backed by former Manchester United team-mates Mark Hughes and Paul Parker to be a success as manager of Sunderland.

The 35-year-old Cork man was unveiled as Sunderland’s new manager last week and wasted little time in making an impact as he made six signings on transfer deadline day.

Keane will step into the dug-out for the first time at Derby on Saturday with much to prove.