Irish stars back Keane axing

The Ireland squad has rallied behind manager Mick McCarthy and insisted they do not want former captain Roy Keane back in the World Cup squad.

Tue, 28 May, 2002 - 07:44

The Ireland squad has rallied behind manager Mick McCarthy and insisted they do not want former captain Roy Keane back in the World Cup squad.

Manchester United midfielder Keane told RTE he would not rule out a return to the squad, although he refused to apologise to McCarthy for the furious row which led to his expulsion.

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