Post by Taxigirl on Mar 31, 2004 9:44:41 GMT
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John O'Shea is hoping that Manchester United team-mate Roy Keane will end his international exile and return for the Republic of Ireland.
Keane has not played for the Republic of Ireland after his infamous bust-up with former boss Mick McCarthy on the eve of the 2002 World Cup.
The United skipper has admitted he would consider a return to international football and O'Shea admitted he wants Keane back in the Irish fold to help lead them to the 2006 World Cup.
"I'm keeping my fingers crossed Roy would like to get back into the thick of things with Ireland," said O'Shea.
"But it is down to Roy himself - and everybody knows that he is his own man."
O'Shea will not face the Czech Republic on Wednesday as he has been left out of the squad due to his involvement in this week's FA Cup semi-final with Arsenal.
John O'Shea is hoping that Manchester United team-mate Roy Keane will end his international exile and return for the Republic of Ireland.
Keane has not played for the Republic of Ireland after his infamous bust-up with former boss Mick McCarthy on the eve of the 2002 World Cup.
The United skipper has admitted he would consider a return to international football and O'Shea admitted he wants Keane back in the Irish fold to help lead them to the 2006 World Cup.
"I'm keeping my fingers crossed Roy would like to get back into the thick of things with Ireland," said O'Shea.
"But it is down to Roy himself - and everybody knows that he is his own man."
O'Shea will not face the Czech Republic on Wednesday as he has been left out of the squad due to his involvement in this week's FA Cup semi-final with Arsenal.