IT WAS THE goal we were all waiting for.

Robbie Keane will say goodbye to international football with his name on the scoresheet and not only that, but it was a strike for the scrapbook.

Keane’s effort on 30 minutes showcased his delicate touch and finishing instincts are as sharp as ever, getting on Johnny Walters’ flick to put Ireland 2-0 ahead against Oman.

It was Keane’s 68th goal in his 146th and final appearance for Ireland, a career which began 18 years ago.

Euro 2016 hero Robbie Brady had earlier got Keane’s farewell night off to the perfect start.

After Walters did well to win a free-kick just outside the area on eight minutes, the left-sided Norwich star found the net with a delicious effort that went just inside Oman goalkeeper Faiz Al Rushaidi’s left-hand post.

Walters soon got in the act himself, putting Ireland 3-0 up on 34 minutes when he headed in a perfectly weighted cross from Brady before his second sealed the win.

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