Robbie Keane’s hopes of dream first job in English football dashed as Middlesbrough rule out Premier League legend

ROBBIE KEANE’S hopes of a first management job in English football have been dashed, SunSport understands.

Middlesbrough brutally sacked ex-Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick on Wednesday, after failing to make the play-offs again this season.

GettyRobbie Keane is not a contender for the Middlesbrough job, SunSport understands[/caption] Michael Carrick was sacked by Boro this week

Keane, 44, was immediately named on the shortlist less than 24 hours after Carrick was axed.