Ireland manager Martin O'Neill says he is pleased that Roy Keane is staying on board having ruled himself out of the running for the Celtic vacancy.

The assistant manager continues to be linked with the number two role at Aston Villa but it is believed he would remain with Ireland even if he took that job.

O'Neill said that Keane's decision was good for Ireland and that the players were delighted:

Meanwhile, it has been confirmed that Ireland defender Ciaran Clarke will not travel with the rest of the squad to the USA.

The versatile Aston Villa defender has picked up a knee injury.

Jon Walters has a virus and will also not travel but may make his way Stateside after the Costa Rica game meaning he could face Portugal in New Jersey.