Keane backs Long against Slovakia

Robbie Keane believes Shane Long can surprise the Slovakian defence when he takes Kevin Doyle's place in the Republic of Ireland side in Zilina tonight.

Doyle's absence with a knee injury is a major blow to the Republic's hopes of securing a crucial Euro 2012 qualifying win but Keane, who will partner Long, thinks the Reading striker has already proved he is up to the task.