Keane admits faith waned

Two years ago, Ireland captain Robbie Keane didn’t have much faith in the future of Irish international football.

That’s all changed now, he said yesterday, thanks to the addition of a crop of young players that have restored his optimism.

The LA Galaxy striker, who turns 33 next month, will lead out the Republic of Ireland at 8pm local time tonight (1am Irish time) against Spain at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx.