Keano praises Robbie's goalscoring prowess

Roy Keane insists nobody should be surprised that Republic of Ireland striker Robbie Keane has established himself as one of world football’s most prolific international goalscorers.

Roy Keane insists nobody should be surprised that Republic of Ireland striker Robbie Keane has established himself as one of world football’s most prolific international goalscorers.

The 43-year-old former Manchester United captain was a fixture in the Ireland team when the then 17-year-old striker made his senior debut in March 1998 and set out on the road to establishing himself as the nation’s leading hitman.

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