Keane pulls out of ITV World Cup coverage

ITV has confirmed that Keane has pulled out of his expected role as a World Cup pundit in order to concentrate on his coaching career.

Keane was officially unveiled in the ITV line-up for the event last month but subsequently had a change of heart.

An ITV spokesman said: “Roy has been a tremendous part of our pundit team in recent years, but we fully understand his decision to concentrate wholly on his coaching.

“We wish him every success for the future.”