Keane: Ireland can make an impact at finals

Robbie Keane has warned the Republic of Ireland’s potential Euro 2012 opponents that they will not be heading for Poland and Ukraine simply to make up the numbers.

The Republic secured their ticket for the finals by following up their stunning 4-0 play-off first leg victory over Estonia in Tallinn with a 1-1 draw in the return at the Aviva Stadium last night to end a 10-year wait for qualification for a major tournament.