Roy Keane, known for his outspoken opinions, couldn`t resist making a jab at Arsenal while reviewing Myles Lewis-Skelly`s contribution to the England national team.
During ITV`s coverage of England`s comfortable victory over Latvia, the former Manchester United star commented on a moment involving Lewis-Skelly.
England secured a 3-0 win at Wembley against Latvia, thanks to goals from Reece James, Harry Kane, and Eberechi Eze.
In the first half, Lewis-Skelly was involved in a moment just outside the penalty area, resulting in a free-kick that James expertly curled into the net.
However, Keane expressed doubt about whether the 18-year-old was genuinely fouled, suggesting he went down too easily.
While watching the replay of Lewis-Skelly falling, Keane remarked, “He`s obviously learnt that well at Arsenal.”
Ian Wright, another pundit on the panel, responded with laughter and agreed, noting Lewis-Skelly`s cleverness in initiating contact with the defender.
Keane conceded, “He was smart with it, wasn`t he.”
Lewis-Skelly has quickly made a name for himself on the international stage, scoring in his debut match against Albania the previous Friday.
His Arsenal teammate Declan Rice admitted that he and other senior players were impressed by the young player`s confidence upon joining the squad.
Rice commented on Lewis-Skelly`s fearlessness and professional attitude, highlighting his potential for future success.
Keane also shared his assessment of Thomas Tuchel`s first two games as England manager.
Under Tuchel, England has achieved two consecutive victories without conceding any goals.
Despite the wins, Keane believes there is still considerable room for improvement, implying England should have won by larger margins.
Keane rated Tuchel`s initial performance as a “C+”, indicating a decent start but expecting more in the future, especially considering the team`s high shot count in the recent games.
He concluded that while the victories are a positive start for the new manager, greater improvements and more convincing performances are anticipated.
