MX23RW : Tuesday, March 19 05:07:42| >> :600:400624:400624:

Aston Villa's Jack Grealish to choose Republic of Ireland over England?

Highly-rated Aston Villa youngster Jack Grealish, born in Birmingham, is expected to snub an international career with England to represent the Republic of Ireland.

Aston Villa youngster Jack Grealish will reportedly snub England to declare himself for the Republic of Ireland.

The highly-rated 19-year-old has represented Ireland's Under-21s, but could still opt for England until he is capped by the Republic in a competitive senior international.

Ireland manager Martin O'Neill is expected to pick Birmingham-born Grealish in his squad for the friendly against USA next month, with a view to using him in Euro 2016 qualifying.

BBC Sport claims that O'Neill met with Grealish and his father in September to discuss a call-up, but agreed to postpone it until the winger had penned his new four-year contract at Villa Park.

Grealish, whose grandfather comes from Gort in County Wicklow, tweeted "COYBIG" (Come on You Boys in Green) following Ireland's last-ditch 1-1 draw in Germany on Tuesday.

The former Notts County loanee has made four substitute appearances for Villa in the Premier League this term.

ID:183018: cacheID:183018:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:2258:
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Jack Grealish of Aston Villa applauds the supporters following the Barclays Premier League match between Stoke City and Aston Villa on August 16, 2014
Read Next:
Ryanair 'offer free flights to Grealish'
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Arsenal28204470244664
2Liverpool28197265263964
3Manchester CityMan City28196363283563
4Aston Villa29175760421856
5Tottenham HotspurSpurs28165759421753
6Manchester UnitedMan Utd28152113939047
7West Ham UnitedWest Ham2912894650-444
8Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton2811985044642
9Wolverhampton WanderersWolves28125114244-241
10Newcastle UnitedNewcastle281241259481140
11Chelsea27116104745239
12Fulham29115134344-138
13Bournemouth2898114152-1135
14Crystal Palace2878133348-1529
15Brentford2975174154-1326
16Everton2887132939-1025
17Luton TownLuton2957174260-1822
18Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest2967163551-1621
19Burnley2945202963-3417
20Sheffield UnitedSheff Utd2835202474-5014

Subscribe to our newsletter


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!