Keane backs Premier League plan to take games worldwide

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It follows criticism by other managers and fans of proposals to extend the season by one game to 39 fixtures.

There is also concern the extra game and travel may lead to player burn-out.

Keane: let's all be positive

But Keane told the BBC: "It's great. Change is good but that depends who you are playing in that extra game. If it's one of the top four, I might argue."

Keane added: "The Premier League has been brilliant and Richard Scudamore (Premier League chief executive) spoke brilliantly last night. They are looking at the proposals and to do everything properly.

"It's three years away and I think we should all be trying to be positive about it."