On this day in 2016: Robbie Keane announces his Republic of Ireland retirement

Republic of Ireland captain Robbie Keane announced his retirement from international football, on this day in 2016.

The striker revealed his decision to don the green jersey for a final time ahead of a friendly against Oman taking place the following week.

In a statement, the-then 36-year-old said: “I had always hoped this day would never come and I will miss putting on the Ireland jersey and walking out to a sea of green.

It s his first birthday since his Ireland retirement so let s look back at the final goal from the one and only, Robbie Keane!

— Ireland Football (@IrelandFootball)

“But I am looking forward to the game against Oman and putting on the jersey and singing the national anthem one last time in front of the home crowd at the…