Watch the awkward moment when Roy Keane has a run-in with a journalist over the future of James McCarthy Watch the awkward moment when Roy Keane has a run-in with a journalist over the future of James McCarthy

Republic of Ireland assistant manager Roy Keane has a history of shutting down reporters in press conferences, and the ex-Manchester United captain has been at it again.

When the 45-year-old was told to give his thoughts on James McCarthy's future at Everton, Keane gave a typically frosty response.

The Irishman pointed out that McCarthy had started for Everton against West Brom a couple of weeks ago.

An awkward discussion follows, with the Ireland assistant questioning the idea that Ronald Koeman is no longer favouring McCarthy at Goodison Park.

Keane was unhappy with questions regarding James McCarthy's future

And it wouldn't be a 'Keane v reporter' video if there wasn't a put down, and this one doesn't disappoint either, as he tells the reporter to "do his homework", with that trademark ice-cold stare forever fixed on his target.

Whether the question was as bad as Keane made out to be, you can decide for yourself, but it was a timely reminder to be prepared for anything when quizzing the former United midfielder!

Watch the awkward moment in the above video.

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