Keane travels but injury rules Keogh out

The Republic of Ireland squad landed in the Faroe Islands yesterday, with Robbie Keane on board but without his fellow striker Andy Keogh.

Following training in Gannon Park yesterday, Keane was ruled fit to travel to Torshavn, raising hopes the Irish captain will also be available for selection for the game itself.

Keane was reduced to the role of shocked onlooker for Friday night’s horror show against Germany, a training ground challenge involving David Meyler having aggravated an Achilles problem.