Roy Keane's lack of reaction when watching England score against Norway in their World Cup knockout match has gone viral, leaving fans in hysterics. The Manchester United legend was analyzing the Three Lions' quarter-final encounter on Saturday for ITV alongside Mark Pougatch, Gary Neville and Ian Wright.
Keane's Stoic Demeanor Contrasts with Co-Pundits
Norway went ahead through Andreas Schjelderup's powerful strike, but were pulled level right before the interval courtesy of Jude Bellingham's fifth goal of the competition. The Real Madrid midfielder's left-footed effort prompted enthusiastic celebrations in the ITV studio from his fellow pundits, while Keane stayed in his chair and remained silent.
The 54-year-old's absence of emotion was replicated for Bellingham's second goal. While Neville and Wright raised their arms to mark the decisive strike, the Irish analyst was indifferent in his demeanour, once more staying seated and quiet.
Social Media Erupts Over Keane's Reaction
The sharp difference in their responses to the goals prompted supporters on social media to heap praise on Keane for his detached approach. One X user posted: "Roy Keane's reaction to England's goals is truly the highlight of my World Cup," while another commented: "I'm English and I love Roy Keane and his reactions during England games. He's bloody brilliant."
A third user wrote: "Absolutely nothing can stop me appreciating Roy Keane and his reaction to any English football game. I would happily watch a whole match with this man and just be giddy watching him tut or nod on occasion and those who don't get it can please review this man most epic take downs and match reactions."
Keane Predicts England Will Fall Short
England's triumph last weekend represented the second occasion in the knockout rounds that they had overturned a deficit to claim victory. Despite the resilience they have demonstrated on their route to the semi-finals - where they face Argentina on Wednesday - Keane believes Thomas Tuchel's squad will fall short against the reigning world champions.
Speaking on Stick to Football, Keane explained: "We said at the start of the tournament that players will go down, you might miss a Rice, somebody will get suspended. Lads will come into the team and do a big job for you. Some of the fringe players will step in and if Rice does miss out, somebody will step in. That's the nature of the game. I still think they'll come up short even with Rice. They're still short."
