Robbie Keane: Time we got over Hand of Gaul and go and knock them out

Robbie Keane will not cast his mind back to Thierry Henry’s controversial handball for one second as the Republic of Ireland attempt to dump hosts France out of Euro 2016.

Keane was part of the Ireland side which suffered World Cup heartache at the Stade de France in November 2009 when Henry’s illegal act went unnoticed by the officials and William Gallas levelled on the night to deny the visitors a penalty shoot-out and a lottery ticket for a trip to South Africa.

Wednesday night’s dramatic 1-0 win over Italy handed them a reunion with Henry’s compatriots in Lyon on Sunday, and revenge was very much in mind as delighted supporters headed off to make yet more travel arrangements. However, 35-year-old striker Keane was not having any of it.