Keane wary on Jones-Drogba comparison

ROY KEANE would love to see Kenwyne Jones live up to comparisons with Didier Drogba.

Keane wary on Jones-Drogba comparison

Sunderland striker Jones, who Keane signed last month from Southampton for £6m, is already being hailed by fans as Wearside’s answer to the Chelsea star.

Keane is reluctant to join in with that chorus, but is delighted with 22-year-old Jones’ impact — he scored on his home debut in the 2-1 win over Reading and set up Liam Miller’s last-ditch leveller in Saturday’s 2-2 derby draw at Middlesbrough.

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