Aston Villa goalkeeper Shay Given has hit out at Manchester United legend Roy Keane for criticising Irish fans.

Keane slammed the mentality of the supporters, who he insisted were more interested in a "sing-song".

Given, whose dad Seamus is a regular member of the Green Army, said: "Why shouldn't the fans enjoy themselves?

"They've waited a long time to get to this stage. But we certainly haven't come along for a sing-song.

"We didn't come here just to have a good time, we came here to try and get out of the group and progress in the competition.

"Unfortunately, we weren't good enough, but you can't say we weren't trying or we didn't take it seriously."