Keane takes first steps in coaching

Ireland captain Robbie Keane has taken another step towards carving out a future career in coaching by completing his Uefa B course.

Last year, Keane hit out at the lack of former internationals graduating into the coaching sphere compared to England and took his first steps on the ladder with an initial course arranged by the FAI.

For the past four days, during his off-season break from the Major Soccer League, the 34-year-old donned his tracksuit at IT Carlow and the AUL complex in Dublin to listen and learn the tips of coaching.