Keane ruled out of Germany clash

Republic of Ireland skipper Robbie Keane is out of tomorrow night’s World Cup qualifier against Germany after succumbing to an Achilles injury.

The 32-year-old was unable to play a full part in training in Malahide this morning and the decision has been taken that he will not be involved in the game at the Aviva Stadium, although he has not given up hope of making Tuesday’s trip to the Faroe Islands.