Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert says he understands Roy Keane's commitment to his Republic of Ireland job.
Keane says he would quit the club if he felt it affected his 'primary' role as Martin O'Neill's number two with Ireland, saying he would leave if the Republic lost three games in a row.
Lambert has downplayed those comments, however.
"I think that's been blown well out of proportion," he said.
"I don't see Ireland losing three games anyway, so I don't think I need to worry about that.
"It made me laugh when I saw what some people were saying about his comments. I knew a lot of what was going in the book so there's no problem. None whatsoever."
