Roy Keane has made a bold claim that he will emigrate to Australia if England win the World Cup. The ITV pundit, who is working for the broadcaster during this summer's tournament in North America, admits he starts to get worried when the Three Lions reach the latter stages of major competitions.
Keane's World Cup Concerns
The 54-year-old former Manchester United captain has seen England finish as runners-up at the last two European Championships and come fourth at the 2018 World Cup. Now, as the team prepares for the 2026 World Cup, Keane is ready to pack his bags if they finally clinch the trophy.
Speaking on the Sky Bet World Cup mini-series 'Road To America', alongside Micah Richards and Stuart Pearce, Keane said: 'I don't want England winning it! But obviously when we're working over there, and you're ITV, you want them to do well. And you know they're gonna go through the knockout games, and when they're getting through, there's a bit of excitement. And that's when I start to get worried, when it's semis and finals. Please, stop now! Get them out now!'
Emigration Plans
When asked by Richards if he would be happy for England to win, Keane responded: 'No, I'd be emigrating to Australia.' The pundit will once again be part of ITV's coverage, flying out with the broadcaster this week.
Looking ahead to England's opening group match against Croatia, Keane highlighted its importance: 'Strangely for England, though, their first game is their hardest one - isn't it? - in their group, Croatia. Because some of the other teams could kind of build up to it. But England are straight in there with Croatia.'
Pearce added: 'If they knock that one over, the first group game, you're in charge of the group.' Keane interjected: 'Right, OK, chill out a little bit, yeah, because they'll want to top the group.'
The World Cup kicks off on Thursday, with England facing Croatia in their first match. Keane's comments have added a touch of humour to the build-up, but the pundit's track record suggests he will be watching nervously as the tournament progresses.
