England Held at Wembley, Keane Enters Record Books


Paris, Jun 5 (AFP) England were held by Switzerland at Wembley and veteran Republic of Ireland striker Robbie Keane rewrote the record books in Euro 2012 qualifying action.

Keane became the first player from Britain or Ireland to score 50 senior international goals when bagging a double in his country's 2-0 win over Macedonia in Skopje yesterday.

The previous benchmark of 49 was held by Manchester United and England great Sir Bobby Charlton. Keane plundered his 50th and 51st international goals in the eighth and 37th minutes. Macedonia were left to rue Ivan Trickovski's missed 40th minute penalty when his spot kick hit the cross bar.

Thrilled at his feat Keane said: "It means a hell of a lot. When I first started off Niall Quinn said I'd reach it so I'm delighted.

  

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