Keane rises above 'slagging match'

Robbie Keane will retain his “pride” with a dignified silence on his thoughts about Rafael Benitez, as he seeks to put his Liverpool debacle behind him.

The Republic of Ireland striker admits he found being left out of the Liverpool squad “difficult to take” – but is refusing to respond to Reds boss Benitez’s claim that he was unable to cope with the pressure of being an Anfield player.