Respect Bridge’s decision, urges Keane

FORMER Ireland skipper Roy Keane understands Wayne Bridge’s decision to turn his back on England ahead of this summer’s World Cup in South Africa.

Bridge announced his international retirement on Thursday in the wake of his ex-partner’s alleged affair with former team-mate John Terry.

Keane, who infamously walked out on Ireland on the eve of the 2002 World Cup, says players have to feel comfortable in their surroundings and that Bridge’s decision shouldn’t be seen as quite such a surprise.