Ireland captain Robbie Keane will lead his side out at Croke Park tonight thrilled to still be wearing the armband.
The 27-year-old was appointed skipper by Steve Staunton but there was speculation new boss Giovanni Trapattoni could look elsewhere after taking over at the helm.
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