Roy Keane has directed a scathing tirade towards the Republic of Ireland playing squad.

The Manchester United legend was Martin O'Neill's partner in charge of the national team from 2013 to 2018 before both left their roles in November last year.

"I'll give you an example. Jon Walters, the last two or three years - Jon does a lot of talking, it's amazing. Harry Arter, he went to Cardiff on loan, got relegated. Wardy can't get in the Stoke team, at the moment, bottom of the league," Keane said while speaking at an Off The Ball event in Dublin.

"Imagine if Jon won a trophy. He talks a good game. He goes on the TV, on about how he was harshly treated by me. Not kicking a ball for Burnley for two or three years.

"On TV, crying about his family situation. You know, how about lying low for a while, taking it easy? Have a look at his medals? Wouldn't take long.

"Ironically two or three years ago when his career was coming to the end, he went to Ipswich on loan. I was laughing my head off.

"When we were beaten by Wales, he didn't have a good game. Wardy didn't have a good game. They need to go back and see how bad they were."