Republic of Ireland captain Robbie Keane is on course to feature at Euro 2012 after scans revealed his hamstring injury is only minor.
A recent report in Ireland claimed the 31-year-old striker might not be able to train with Giovanni Trapattoni's squad in Malahide this week after suffering a hamstring problem.
But a scan has revealed there is no tear and it is hoped LA Galaxy star Keane, who is his country's record scorer with 53 goals, will join his team-mates before the squad heads off for a training camp in Italy next weekend.
A Football Association of Ireland spokesman said: "Robbie Keane's scan result came through today and showed all clear with no sign of any tear or blood.
"He will be assessed when he comes in and should be fine."
Former Tottenham and Liverpool forward Keane, who scored seven times in Ireland's qualification campaign, is key to this country's hopes of advancing from a tough Euro 2012 group that includes Spain, Italy and Croatia.
Source: AFP
