Keane may shun English return

Ireland captain Robbie Keane is prepared to use five-a-sides with his friends, rather than a loan move to the English Premier League next month, to prolong his decorated career.

Back in Dublin — after scoring the title-clinching goal for LA Galaxy — to announce a friendly between the MLS champions and Shamrock Rovers at Tallaght Stadium on February 21, Keane revealed he has options to ponder.

A loan move to England, similar to that he accepted from Aston Villa two years ago following his first season in America, is on the table until the new MLS campaign starts in March.