Republic of Ireland assistant manager Roy Keane, right, with John O'Shea ahead of the game. Robbie Keane said he had never seen Roy Keane look so happy as in the joyful moments after John O'Shea's equaliser - as Ireland's assistant manager cavorted on the pitch, jumping from one man to another before embracing O'Neill (Picture Credit: David Maher / SPORTSFILE)

Roy Keane pictured at the Aviva Stadium after he officially launched his new book The Second Half

IRELAND assistant manager Roy Keane has confirmed that he has been approached to appear on 'I'm on Celebrity... Get me out of here'.

The hit ITV reality show places celebrities in the middle of the Australian jungle - forcing them to compete stomach churning tasks to earn food.

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The former Manchester United star told Shortlist that although he has rejected the offer - he could consider it in the future.

"I’ve had the Celebrity Big Brother offers and the jungle stuff [I’m A Celebrity…].

"I met the jungle people, but I thought, “Nah, not for me.”

"But the more you say no, the more determined they are to get you, so who knows?

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"There’s more to life than football."

His recently released autobiography proved a huge hit - and has sold more than Brian O'Driscoll's book.

The former Irish rugby captain's autobiography 'The Test' hit the shelves last Thursday, and sold 3,261 copies in it's first three days of sale.

Roy Keane's controversial tale 'The Second Half' was released on October 9, and managed to shift 10,742 copies in the first three days of it's release.

Stephen Boylan, Book Buyer with Easons, said that they "are absolutely delighted with the performance of both Roy Keane and Brian O'Driscoll's books".

"Both titles were hugely anticipated and fans have come out to support their heroes in their thousands," he added.

"We fully expect both books to continue to sell strongly throughout the autumn period and into the key Christmas season."

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