VIDEO: Let’s do Ireland proud, declares positive Roy Keane

“Thanks for your time,” someone says, as Roy Keane sits down to do his media briefing at Abbotstown.

“I think it’s in my contract...” comes the deadpan reply.

The assistant manager, it turns out, is in chirpy, upbeat mood, in contrast to the prevailing air of worry and uncertainty, prompted by injuries and suspension, about Ireland’s preparedness for their European Championship play-off against Bosnia.