McCarthy 'ecstatic' at Keane KO

Republic of Ireland boss Mick McCarthy has admitted he was "ecstatic" when it became clear there was no way back for skipper Roy Keane into the World Cup finals after the bust-up between the two men during the team’s preparations in Saipan which led to the Manchester United skipper storming off home.

McCarthy says he was terrified Keane would apologise and he would be forced to bring him back into the squad.