Keane backs Lawrence

Captain Robbie Keane is backing Liam Lawrence to make his mark as the Republic of Ireland attempt to halt Italy’s charge to the World Cup finals.

Sat, 10 Oct, 2009 - 09:37

Captain Robbie Keane is backing Liam Lawrence to make his mark as the Republic of Ireland attempt to halt Italy’s charge to the World Cup finals.

The 27-year-old Stoke midfielder will make his first competitive appearance for his country against the reigning champions at Croke Park tonight with the stakes as high as they could be.

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