Steven gerrard tackles roy keane biography

United's Roy Keane and Liverpool's Steven Gerrard are two of the most charismatic players in football. Here Stuart Brennan draws a comparison.

ROY KEANE

HONOURS: European Cup 1999; Premier League 1994, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003; FA Cup 1994, 1996, 1999, 2004, League Cup 1994; Full Members Cup 1992; Charity Shield 1993, 1996, 1997, 2003.

International caps - 62 (for Republic of Ireland).

Gary neville

PFA and Sports Writers' Footballer of the Year 2000.

STRENGTHS: Keane has an indefatigable will to win which has made him one of the modern midfield greats.

Uncompromising in the tackle and in every aspect of his game and preparation, Keane plays to his strengths - he dictates the pace of games, keeping the ball moving, lets play pivot around his short passing, and in recent years has become an effective midfield "shield" for the back four.

Aside from his individual talents, he provokes fear in opponents