Ireland learn little from dour friendly

Brian Kerr did Roy Keane a favour by sending him back to Manchester on Monday for treatment on his troublesome hamstring, as this friendly was definitely one to forget.

Ireland struggled to make an impression without their absent stars Robbie Keane and Damien Duff, and of course the returning warrior Roy Keane, who was due to end his international exile in the country where he made his competitive debut for his country 13 years ago.