Robbie Keane: ‘Coming back to the Ireland team was always a comfort blanket’

Keane admitted that none of the many jerseys he's worn have fitted him better than the green of Ireland.

Robbie Keane: ‘Coming back to the Ireland team was always a comfort blanket’

Robbie Keane will bow out of international football admitting none of the many jerseys he has worn have fitted him better than the green of the Republic of Ireland.

The 36-year-old striker will call time on his 18-year Ireland career in Wednesday night's friendly against Oman at the Aviva Stadium hoping to add to his tally of 67 goals on his 146th senior appearance for his country.

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