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Published 14:22 5 Jun 2016 BST
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"Particularly the Americans. They seem to love a coach who’s got the whistle around his neck, a clipboard and a tan, and really white teeth. That gives you a chance."Keane didn't refer to any manager in particular with his reference to "a tan, and really white teeth," so unfortunately, we'll most likely never be able to solve this mystery.
Keane went on to say that the dwindling number of conventional managers is "sad" for the game.
"Martin is old school, he likes to manage the club, whereas a lot of clubs are employing, it's even on their contracts now, coaches. I think it's sad because a lot of clubs don’t need coaches, they need good managers."Ireland are in Group E at Euro 2016 - alongside Sweden, Belgium and Italy - a tough draw, but Keane says the Irish squad feel they are fully capable of advancing to the knock-out stages.
"We certainly believe we can get out of the group and then you take it from there. Even as a player you never really think beyond that. You can’t because of the pitfalls, but I definitely think we can get out of the group."
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