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Ireland coach Keane insists no problem with Sunderland captain O'Shea

Republic of Ireland No2 Roy Keane insists there's no problem with Sunderland skipper John O'Shea.

Giving his answers to the press pack at the national side's training ground in Malahide, Dublin, he was asked by FM104's Darren Cleary if former Manchester United team-mate O'Shea took offence at Keane, in his new book, calling him a "f*****g clown" after Cristiano Ronaldo ran rings around him while playing for Sporting Lisbon.

Keane replied: "No, 'cause Sheasy's got a brain, he knows what was said - unlike the rest of you."

Keane was also asked about O'Shea reaching the historic milestone of 100 caps for Ireland.

He said: "Yeah, no surprise at that, John is a really good professional.

"Very good servant, had a good club career - if John is selected on Tuesday, it's well deserved."

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