Richard Dunne reckons Roy Keane isn't Ireland's greatest-ever player

Richard Dunne doesn't believe that Roy Keane is the greatest Ireland player ever, instead choosing Paul McGrath.

Keane is undoubtedly Ireland's most decorated player, earning captaincy at Manchester United during their glory years.

But Dunne favoured Paul McGrath as his greatest of all time and namechecked some other Ireland greats.

Speaking to BoyleSports who offer the latest Premier League odds, Dunne said: "There are several players who could be considered Ireland's greatest ever. Liam Brady and Paul McGrath were outstanding. Liam Brady never got the chance to play at a major finals, but Paul managed to play in the 1990 World Cup and a few other tournaments.

"He was a player I always looked up to and I considered him not only Ireland's greatest player, but also the best one in the English First Division. I played with Damien Duff, Roy Keane, and Robbie Keane, and they were all world-class, too. Robbie Keane scored 68 goals for Ireland, and not many countries have a scorer with a tally like that. Robbie did it in a side that didn't win trophies or qualify for many tournaments, too. It's difficult to select one as Ireland's best ever, but those five would be up there.

"It's crazy to see players you play with in the schoolyard go on to achieve so much! Robbie did just that.’’

And Dunne reckons Evan Ferguson is in line for a big money move and wants to see him at Manchester City

"I'm sure Evan Ferguson would be delighted at the thought of playing for Liverpool and Manchester United as most Irish boys would dream of that! I think it'll happen for him in the future, but he's still learning his trade at the moment at Brighton. He's in for some games, rested for others, and is still developing as a player.

"I'm sure Brighton will help him move on when he feels the time is right. He'll have the pick of all the top clubs when he does! You rarely get young players as versatile as him. I think it's too soon for him at the moment, but it won't be long before it's time to move on.

"Manchester City are a very stable club. They're European champions and they'll be expected to challenge for the major trophies every season. I think any player, including Ferguson, would love that environment. I'm sure Evan would get a lot of minutes at City considering how many games they play.

"On the other hand, we have to consider that Haaland would still play in the biggest games. He's probably the best striker in the world right now, and it'll be up to Evan to decide whether he's ok with that or not. I'm sure Manchester City would help him develop even further, and he'd be guaranteed trophies there!’

"I would be delighted if Evan Ferguson went to City! I'd be thrilled for him and his family if he went there. It would be a good move for him, and I'm sure all of the Irish fans would agree."