WATCH: Robbie Keane Speaks Of Pride At Representing Irish Supporters

What were you doing in March 1998? Still in primary school, cramming for the Junior Cert? Perhaps you were still a sparkle in your auld folks' eyes?

It's pretty mind-blowing to think that's how far back Irish football legend Robbie Keane made his senior debut for the Boys In Green.

Last August, 18 years, 146 appearances and 68 goals later Robbie finally hung up his international boots, not before scoring a goal in his final game against Oman. 

Since retiring, Keano is now a mere spectator like the rest of us and that's exactly who he's paid tribute to in this video - The Green Army who have supported him since day one. 

In an emotional clip, as part of Three's #TheCallUp campaign, he wells up with pride when speaking about going from a supporter himself as a kid to captain of the national side to becoming Ireland's leading goalscrorer.

All this while acknowledging how much the Irish supporters have helped him along the way. He even recalls watching some of the viral videos which did the rounds during the Euros in France last year.

Take a look and have the tissues at the ready:

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