Robbie Keane predicts Leeds ‘will be fine’ on return to Premier League

Former Leeds striker Robbie Keane is confident the club will thrive in the Premier League (Gareth Copley/PA)

Robbie Keane has predicted few Premier League teams will look forward to facing promoted Leeds as they prepare to embark upon their first top-flight season for 16 years.

Keane, who spent 20 months at Elland Road after returning to England from Inter Milan, initially on loan, in December 2000, was hugely impressed with what the Yorkshire club did last season under Marcelo Bielsa and is confident they can more than make a fist of life back in the big time.