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25th July 2024
02:05pm BST
Roy Keane spared his blushes by getting a question right about Ireland's iconic Euro 2016 tournament.
Keane was actually there himself, working as an assistant under Martin O'Neill as the boys in green reached the last 16 after a dramatic win against Italy, only to be beaten by hosts France.
The tournament is one of the best moments in recent Irish footballing history although given the way we've played in recent years, we might be waiting a bit longer.
Although Keane is a strong advocate for the homeland he was almost dealt a cruel blow as he struggled through a round dedicated to Ireland.
In the latest episode of The Overlap's 'Stick to Football' podcast Keane and Ian Wright went up against Jill Scott and Gary Neville and when the first Irish-themed question came up, most expected it to be an open goal for the Cork native and Wright.
The pair were asked to name at least four of Ireland's five goalscorers in European Championship history, and Keane was not impressed with Wright's attempts.
Ian Wright: "Robbie Keane?
Keane: "Just relax a second! The EUROs...obviously number one, I'll say Ray Houghton...Ronnie Whelan...
Wright: "John Aldridge.
Keane: "Shut up a second! These are EUROs, Aldridge scored in the World Cup!"
However Keane would then become embarrassed as one name began to escape him.That name in fact was Wes Hoolahan, who's goal against Sweden almost evaded him. In fairness, it also took a fair while to remember Brady's goal.
A look back at Wes Hoolahan's wonder goal against Sweden at #EURO2016! #YearInReview pic.twitter.com/qXPmbctway
— Ireland Football ⚽️🇮🇪 (@IrelandFootball) December 28, 2016
Keane: "So we've only got two? We need two more? The Spain-Croatia group [in 2012]? Jaysis...
Gary Neville: "But you scored a goal, when you were coach?
Keane: "Yeah, thanks Gary for reminding me...eh...[pause] Robbie Brady.
Neville: "This would be an earthquake in Ireland if he didn't get this right.
Keane: "Well I'm not getting any help from him [Wright], am I?
Jill Scott: "You're telling him to shut up!
Keane: "I keep getting mixed up with the World Cup...who scored against Sweden in Paris? Was that a draw? That's a good question...
Wright: "Just give us those, who is it?
Keane: "No, we might as well have a guess, we have to have a guess...Wes Hoolahan?!
Quizmaster: "Yes.
Keane: "YES! GET IN THERE!"
The only one they failed to get was Sean St. Ledger's goal against Croatia at Euro 2012 but to be honest with you, we'd all rather forget what happened after that.
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