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Former Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane hits out at dressing room selfies: 'They're enjoying it too much, get ready for the next battle!'

Roy Keane has slammed modern footballers who take selfies after winning games, with the former Manchester United midfielder claiming they should already be moving on to the 'next battle'.

The Republic of Ireland assistant launched a withering attack on those who seem preoccupied with capturing the moment of routine success when they ought to be focusing on preparing themselves for the next encounter.

Keane, who once said the Arsenal squad are 'more interested in selfies and six-packs', has again hit out at the Instagram-obsessed culture breeding in the dressing rooms of professional clubs.

Theo Walcott scored a hat-trick against former club Southampton and savoured the moment
Theo Walcott scored a hat-trick against former club Southampton and savoured the moment
Republic of Ireland assistant Roy Keane is against the culture of dressing room selfies
Republic of Ireland assistant Roy Keane is against the culture of dressing room selfies

The 45-year-old believes the biggest teams should not dwell on victories when nothing by way of silverware has been achieved, and having won 15 major honours during his playing career, Keane would like to see greater introspection among the elite.