Roy Keane was a no-nonsense player and the Irishman has proven himself to be a no-nonsense football pundit by delivering a brutal reality check to England fans.
The former Manchester United player has been acting as a pundit on ITVs World Cup coverage this summer, and has been in top form.
Whether that be looking like he wanted to deck an overly touchy Slaven Bilic or reminiscing about how he should have torn Carlos Queirozs head off while at United, Keane has been both comic relief and a voice of reason on ITVs coverage.
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Englands 6-1 win over Panama has fans dreaming of World Cup glory this summer, but Keane was quick to stamp on the growing expectations surrounding the Three Lions.
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And the Keane made special mention of his co-pundits Gary Neville and Ian Wright.
He said: It I was in Gareths shoes I wouldnt try be too clever. Im bored with the lads [Wright and Neville] all night, they think England have already won the tournament.
I would say keep it simple, just focus on the next game. Try and win the next game. Dont worry about last 16, quarter-final, final with these guys done there.
Go and win the next game of football. And dont try and please everybody, all the lads from the squad by giving them a game. Try and win the next game of football.
The call for perspective prompted giggles from Wright and Neville.
England will feel confident heading into the game with Belgium, as the Three Lions are unbeaten in the World Cup with eight goals to their name.
Equally, Belgium have cruised through the group games and are level on points and goal difference with England.
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Roy Keane was a no-nonsense player and the Irishman has proven himself to be a no-nonsense football pundit by delivering a brutal reality check to England fans.
The former Manchester United player has been acting as a pundit on ITVs World Cup coverage this summer, and has been in top form.
Whether that be looking like he wanted to deck an overly touchy Slaven Bilic or reminiscing about how he should have torn Carlos Queirozs head off while at United, Keane has been both comic relief and a voice of reason on ITVs coverage.
More: Football
Englands 6-1 win over Panama has fans dreaming of World Cup glory this summer, but Keane was quick to stamp on the growing expectations surrounding the Three Lions.
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And the Keane made special mention of his co-pundits Gary Neville and Ian Wright.
He said: It I was in Gareths shoes I wouldnt try be too clever. Im bored with the lads [Wright and Neville] all night, they think England have already won the tournament.
I would say keep it simple, just focus on the next game. Try and win the next game. Dont worry about last 16, quarter-final, final with these guys done there.
Go and win the next game of football. And dont try and please everybody, all the lads from the squad by giving them a game. Try and win the next game of football.
The call for perspective prompted giggles from Wright and Neville.
England will feel confident heading into the game with Belgium, as the Three Lions are unbeaten in the World Cup with eight goals to their name.
Equally, Belgium have cruised through the group games and are level on points and goal difference with England.
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