Roy Keane inducted in the Premier League Hall of Fame

He is the joint-most successful Irish footballer of all time, having won 19 major trophies in his club career, 17 of which came during his time at English club Manchester United.

Roy Keane inducted in the Premier League Hall of Fame
Roy Keane

Roy Keane "feels very lucky" to be inducted in the Premier League Hall of Fame.

The former Manchester United player is the fourth player to be voted into the prestigious position following Alan Shearer, Thierry Henry and Eric Cantona.

He is the second Manchester United player alongside fellow team mate, Eric Cantona.

"I feel very lucky to be inducted but I’ve only been inducted because of the players I’ve played with," Keane said.

"Signing for Manchester United and walking into a brilliant dressing room [was the highlight of my career]," Keane said of his move from Nottingham Forest for a British-record fee in the summer of 1993.

The Irishman is one of the six players from a 23-man shortlist to have received the most combined votes from the public and the Premier League panel. A further four will be announced this week. 

Keane made 366 appearances in the Premier League and scored 39 goals.

He won seven Premier League titles and received twice the monthly award.