Robbie driven by fear of losing

Robbie Keane says he can associate with the opinion of his namesake Roy that fear of losing represents the ultimate driving force in football.

The Corkman, now working again with the Ireland skipper as Martin O’Neill’s assistant, revealed during Tuesday’s ITV4 documentary entitled ‘Best of Enemies’ that enjoyment came a distant second to fear in his list of motivations.

Speaking yesterday on 98FM’s ‘Now That’s What I Call Sport Show’, the younger Keane agreed with the 42-year-old’s sentiments, although admitted he’s changed slightly with age.