It was a good thing – Heimir Hallgrimsson unaware of Robbie Keane visit backlash

Robbie Keane handed out caps to the current Ireland squad on Monday evening (Brian Lawless/PA)

Republic of Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson was unaware of the controversy surrounding Robbie Keane’s visit to the camp but says the former captain’s presence was “a good thing” for his squad.

Ireland’s 44-year-old record caps winner and goalscorer was at the team hotel on Monday night to meet the current players and hand out caps ahead of the Nations League fixtures against Finland and England.