Keegan made his debut for the England under-23 team.

Keegan made his debut for the England national team in a World Cup qualifying match against Wales.

Keegan was given the captaincy of the England national team by manager Don Revie.

Keegan captained England at Euro 1980, where they failed to progress from the group stage.

Keegan appeared as a substitute in England's second-round game against Spain, missing a point-blank header that could have put England ahead.