Watch: Robbie Keane Gets Magnificent Ovation As He Leaves International Football Forever

There then, it's over.

After 18 years, 146 caps, 68 goals, three hat-tricks and one last-minute equaliser against the Germans, Robbie Keane's international career is no more.

We realise that many of you will never have known an Irish squad without Keane's name in it - this writer has never known it - but it is now a reality.

The great man was subbed off on for Wes Hoolahan after 55 minutes. He was reluctant to leave:

Watch it below and treasure it. It's an important part of Irish football history:

Thanks Robbie.

Oh, by the way, he left having bagged a goal that will probably rate in his top ten strikes.

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