Man City shocked by Keane’s all-time Premier League XI after Man Utd legend includes Walker despite branding him ‘idiot’
ROY KEANE selected Kyle Walker in his all-time Premier League XI, much to the surprise of figures within Manchester City.
The Irishman has been critical of the right-back in the past, even labelling him an ‘idiot’ last season.
The incident prompted City to send an official complaint Sky’s way – insisting that Keane had ‘overstepped the mark’.
So it was surprising when, during a recent Overlap live show, Keane selected Walker in his team.
The 50-year-old had been banned from picking his former team-mates – with Sky pal Gary Neville opting for Cesar Azpilicueta.
According to The Athletic, Keane’s decision to pick Walker was met by ‘considerable surprise’ by those within Man City.
The 31-year-old certainly has the trophies to back it up, however, having won three Prem titles.
Walker was one of two City players selected by Keane – the other being Vincent Kompany.
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He opted for Chelsea legend Petr Cech in goal, with former Arsenal captain Tony Adams partnering Kompany at the back and Ashley Cole on the left.
Former England stars Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard are joined in midfield by the Man United icon’s old rival Patrick Vieira.
Keane opts for current Liverpool star Mo Salah on the right flank, with Arsenal’s all-time leading goalscorer Thierry Henry on the left.
The Prem’s leading marksman Alan Shearer is Keano’s man up front.
Keane was in excellent form in his punditry role as Man City battered his old side United 4-1 at the Etihad yesterday.
He ripped into United’s ‘shameless’ stars, insisting that they ‘gave up’.
Keane then insisted that the Red Devils’ current crop are only interested in their hair and whether their ‘boots look nice’.
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