With a crucial World Cup qualifying week - that brings in games against Sweden and Austria - on the horizon for Ireland it will come as no light relief to Giovanni Trapattoni that Robbie Keane continues to keep himself sharp and in goal scoring form. Last night the 33 year old by added a hat-trick to his tally for the MLS season, bringing his season total to 10 goals and 8 assists in 14 games for the LA Galaxy.

Keane's third strike last night was the pick of the night’s highlights; a perfectly executed lob late in the game that sealed a 4-2 win for the Galaxy over Real Salt Lake. As you'd imagine it was heralded with some very MLS-esque commentary.