Roy Keane reaction shows his true colours as Ian Wright and Gary Neville celebrate England goal

Roy Keane was motionless as those around him celebrated England's equaliser
-Credit: (Image: ITV)


Roy Keane remained utterly stoic as Jude Bellingham's sensational stoppage-time overhead kick snatched a last-gasp equaliser for England at Euro 2024, forcing their round-of-16 tie into extra-time before Harry Kane nodded in to secure a dramatic win.

While on ITV pundit duty, Keane watched his fellow pundits Gary Neville and Ian Wright erupt with joy, hugging each other ecstatically, as he stood by unfazed amidst the celebrations.

Renowned for straight-talking assessments of England's performances, Keane has openly critiqued Gareth Southgate's squad throughout the Euros, unimpressed with their overall play amid calls for sweeping changes. In contrast to Neville and Wright's intense connection to the England cause, Keane's detachment incited amusement among fans online.

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One fan's response on social media read: "Roy Keane: 'Why you celebrate? It's their job isn't it? ' Legend! " while another playfully noted: "I knew Roy Keane wouldn't celebrate". A third added: "Look at Roy Keane hahahaahha classic and I love it."

This isn't the first time Keane's deadpan demeanour has caught viewers' attention; during the previous tournament, also on ITV, Keane famously scribbled notes rather than joining in the exuberant celebrations after an England goal, reports the Mirror.

The Irish pundit has not shied away from criticising England's performances, yet he concedes that triumphs are what matter in the knockout stages. Drawing from his own experience with Manchester United, where his team often won despite not being the dominant side, he understands the importance of results over style.

Reflecting on the game, he commented: "Sometimes after a game you reflect on it... you talk about performances, but at this level it is all about getting over the line and winning. Everyone wants a great performance, but they keep getting results."

Looking ahead, he added: "You might say the next game (against Switzerland) will be tougher and you say if they perform like they they are going to go out, but let's see how they go.

"We were really critical at half-time, but they found a way to win. The top players stepped up. God help us when Bellingham starts playing well because he has produced two big moments. Again, you go back to it and they have found a way to win and they deserve credit for that."