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05th Sep 2016

Republic of Ireland have a new number 10 and you won’t be disappointed

Conan Doherty

Robbie Brady #19 is just legend now.

The Dubliner wore the maverick number with distinction and he made it his own. He made it iconic.

The scene of Brady leaping into the Lille sky after a Wes Hoolahan pass will never be forgotten. The sight of him reeling away in celebration in the white Ireland jersey with tears in his eyes will be remembered forever in folklore. The image of number 19 on his front might translate into an easy quiz question in years to come.

Robbie Brady celebrates scoring his sides first goal 22/6/2016

Some of the most famous images of Ireland’s European campaign involve Brady and his old number.

Robbie Brady celebrates scoring the opening goal 13/11/2015

So if one man is ready to step into the Robbie Keane shoes (or jersey), that man is Robbie Brady.

Republic of Ireland will have a new number 10 after their captain and all-time leading goalscorer and all-time appearance record holder Robbie Keane stepped down.

Brady, at 24, has propelled himself as the new hero of the new Ireland team and now he has taken up the mantle of responsibility.

The bigger question is who can fill Brady’s number 19 jersey.

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