Roy Keane showed true colours with reaction to his daughter dating Taylor Harwood-Bellis

Roy Keane appeared to give Southampton defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis his seal of approval after proposing to his daughter Leah.

The couple had been discreet about their relationship, which is believed to have spanned several years. However, they went public after Harwood-Bellis proposed to Leah in June last year during a romantic getaway on a yacht along Italy's stunning Amalfi Coast.

They shared pictures of the proposal on Instagram later in the year, with Leah expressing her excitement: "I can't wait to marry you." Public interest in their romance grew when Harwood-Bellis received an England call-up for the Nations League fixtures against the Republic of Ireland and Greece in November.

Even Manchester United icon Keane commented on his soon-to-be son-in-law while providing analysis for ITV during the Ireland match. Harwood-Bellis, 22, celebrated his senior international debut by scoring a goal as England secured a 5-0 victory at Wembley.

Meeting your partner's parents for the first time can be nerve-wracking, especially when your prospective father-in-law is Keane. Known for his tough persona on the field, he has transitioned into a formidable presence in the broadcasting world, where he's known for his straightforward assessments of United's travails and any high-profile players who don't meet expectations.

However, it seems that Keane's reputation as a tough figure doesn't quite carry over to his home life with wife Theresa Doyle and their four daughters and one son. Reflecting on the family dynamics during an appearance on The Tommy Tiernan Show last year, Keane said is was "brilliant" having so many women in the house.

The audience responded with laughter, to which he firmly said: "No it is, brilliant. They're