Kiely: We would never snub our fans

David Beckham and his England colleagues have been accused of making a ‘‘hollow apology’’ to their fans and of ‘‘living in an ivory tower’’ by Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Dean Kiely.

Sven-Goran Eriksson’s men were blasted for leaving the field after their opening 1-1 draw with Sweden without acknowledging the travelling fans, and were later forced to make an apology.