Matt Le Tissier on Shane Long, Robbie Keane and his memories of the Lansdowne Road riot

Southampton and Premier League legend Matt Le Tissier regards Shane Long as a “dream squad player” but says he must improve his goals-per-game ratio if he is to develop into a first-choice striker.

And the former England international also believes that Robbie Keane’s incomparable goal-scoring record means Ireland simply can’t afford to overlook the veteran in the upcoming Euro qualifiers. “You’ve got to stick with him,” he says.