It's a Keane affair for Roy and Robbie

Roy Keane made his hugely-anticipated return to international football tonight by winning his 59th cap for the Republic of Ireland against Romania in the friendly at Lansdowne Road.

The 32-year-old Manchester United captain’s last appearance for his country came in a friendly at home to Nigeria two years ago, before he famously fell out with then-manager Mick McCarthy and was sent home shortly before the 2002 World Cup finals.

The match was also a landmark occasion for the other Keane in the squad - Tottenham striker Robbie.

The 23-year-old earned his 50th cap and was hoping to mark the night in Dublin with a hat-trick which would see him overtake Niall Quinn’s tally of 21 and become Ireland’s record goalscorer.