Skipper O'Shea: O'Neill can manage Ireland solo

Republic of Ireland skipper John O’Shea is confident manager Martin O’Neill will more than make up for the loss of Roy Keane if he (Keane) lands the Celtic job.

O’Neill’s preparations for Saturday’s friendly against World Cup finalists Italy have been carried out against the background of a sideshow which has seen his 42-year-old assistant installed as favourite for the vacant job at Parkhead after holding informal talks with his former club.