Former Manchester United and Republic of Ireland star Roy Keane has revealed that his time working as assistant manager for the Irish national team under Martin O'Neill, particularly their run to Euro 2016, is the most memorable period of his long and successful career in football.
Credit: YouTube / The OverlapThe 67-cap Irishman previously shone for Nottingham Forest then finished his playing days with Celtic before stepping into management.
And he concluded his time working under O'Neill for the national team was the best time of his long and successful time in football.: "I go back throughout my career, my experience with Ireland, with Martin, and particularly going to Euros, probably the highlight of my career, which sounds bizarre."But our time with Ireland was probably the highlight. I just loved everything about it, the dynamics, the energy, the group.
“It was a nice change for me. Different role, different dynamics. I love the flow of international football. You're there for a few weeks, it's intense, and then you step back.
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