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With friendly internationals against Croatia and Portugal to come, Keane is having his best season's start for a number of years. Having struck a 55th minute penalty against Cyprus last month, Keane took his 2004/05 Ireland tally to three last night - rivalling his 1999 autumnal haul of three - against Yugoslavia, Malta and Turkey.
Keane began his scoring spree in October 1998, scoring twice in four minutes against Malta at Lansdowne Road.
Commenting on the Faroes performance, the Spurs striker said: "Last night was a good result and to score the goals to beat the record is a dream come true, but last night was not about me.
"Last night was all about getting the three points, and it was a good three points that have put us in a good position.
"There's obviously a long break now before the next competitive match, but once we set off again it will be vital we keep the results rolling in, and hopefully stay unbeaten - long may that continue.
"But there's still a long way to go yet in this campaign and we can't get carried away because we've only played four games.
"But we have already played Switzerland and France in tough away games, so we're on the right road because the important thing at the end of it all is Ireland playing in the finals."
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Unburdened of the goal record, Keane relayed details of his contact with the previous holder Niall Quinn (right) in recent days.
"I spoke to him (Quinn) about the record the other day just before the France game and he was saying, 'I hope you beat it because I'm sick of people ringing me about it'," revealed the Tallaght-raised front man.
"It's the same for me. I'm glad it's done because I won't have people asking me about it every time I come to Ireland.
"Niall used to help me on the pitch, and then at half-time he used to pull me to one side and talk to me, and someone of his experience you'll always listen to," added Keane.
"He is such a great bloke as well. I've a lot of time for him, so for him to have the record and for me to beat it is great."
So a line is drawn under Keane's first six-and-a-half years as an international striker - you can only wonder what may follow for a man who has signed for five different clubs in his career.
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