Roy Keane delivers epic one-liner on new dad Robbie Keane’s playing chances

At today’s press briefing Keane was asked by a journalist if the strike would be available for Thursday night? “Unless he’s breast-feeding he should be all right”.

“But certainly Germany’s form, as you would have expected – they were a bit sluggish at the start, but with all the qualities they have it was only a matter of time before they started winning matches and topped the group, no doubt. But we’ll be ready”.

The Keanes are now living in LA while Robbie plays for LA Galaxy. “We’re disappointed with the lads who are carrying knocks and the suspensions but that’s part of the course but it won’t keep me awake tonight”.

“I think we’re a better team now”. “This is what it’s all about”.

Robert was only thrilled to learn he was going to have sibling in his life with Claudine and Robbie announced the news to him last July.

Full-back Cyrus Christie, who missed training on Monday because of a slight groin problem, returned to action in the morning session but Everton counterpart Seamus Coleman once again trained with the medical staff as he works his way back from a hamstring injury.

Keane – who is the assistant to Republic of Ireland coach, Martin o’Neill – was facing the Irish media ahead of his side’s pivotal Euro 2016 qualifier against Germany on Thursday.

“We’re comfortable with the players we have but we’d like more players available”.

“I think the manager did everything he could”.