Robbie Keanes time at Liverpool has been well-documented - Rafael Benitez clearly didnt fancy him much, the Irishmans strike rate of seven in 28 appearances was enough to convince the Liverpool board to ship him back to Spurs at a knock-down price, having shelled £19 million to take him to the club. With an Irish jersey on his back, however, the man is an icon. He is revered as something of a God in his home nation following the level of commitment, desire and passion that he has demonstrated over the years. Having been part of Brian Kerrs Golden Generation of talent in the late 90s who won the UEFA U-18 European Championships, he went on to win his first cap in March 1998. 136 caps later, and Keane is by far the most lethal striker to have ever pulled on an Irish jersey. Having smashed Niall Quinns all-time goalscoring record of 21 goals ten years ago, Keane has gone about setting a near insurmountable record of 65, and he looks eager to add even more to his tally before hanging up the boots. The Irish captain has left his country with some wonderful memories, including a dramatic last-minute equaliser against the Germans in the 2002 World Cup, a last-gasp penalty against the Spanish during a thrilling last 16 of the same tournament, and crucial strikes in qualifying games against Italy, Cyprus and France. He may have flopped on Merseyside, but Keanes legacy shall forever live on as far as the Irish team are concerned. So that's a wrap - do you agree? As always, feel free to leave your thoughts and opinions in the comment section below.
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Have made a significantly insignificant playing career out of receiving several slaps around the head for not passing the ball.
