Expect Irish evolution, not revolution, says Keane

While Roy Keane insists that winning is what it’s all about, he has warned against expectations of “a quick fix” as the new management continue their work on shaping a side which can qualify for the finals of Euro 2016.

“Sometimes managers, or the Irish team, can get labelled with a certain way of playing,” Keane acknowledged. “I think if we can win matches. I think that’s the most important thing.

“We have got good players. Even going back to when I played, Ireland got criticised for maybe being too direct, didn’t keep the ball well enough. Even when I played under Jack [Charlton] or even Mick [McCarthy], we were pretty direct. The game is changing but it depends on the players you have available.