‘Sod off and play for someone else’ – James McClean takes aim at Declan Rice over Republic of Ireland snub

‘Sod off and play for someone else’ – James McClean takes aim at Declan Rice over Republic of Ireland snub
James McClean has told Declan Rice to ‘sod off’ after swapping the Republic of Ireland for England.The young West Ham midfielder made his first competitive start for the Three Lions on Monday night in the 5-1 win over Montenegro.West Ham starlet Rice in action for England on Monday night2
West Ham starlet Rice in action for England on Monday night
It came after controversially switched his international allegiance following three friendly appearances for the Boys in Green.Despite being born in England, the 20-year-old qualified to play for Ireland owing to the heritage of his grandparents.And Derry-born McClean (who represented the Northern Ireland Under-21’s) launched a stinging attack on his former international teammate.The Stoke City midfielder told Irish broadcaster RTE: He said he was a proud Irishman. Then he said he was a proud Englishman.If hes both good luck to him but I dont buy it. I think youre either one or the other.McClean in action for Ireland against Gibraltar2
McClean in action for Ireland against Gibraltar
I was with Derry City when I got the call-up to play for the North, and I turned it down because its not my country, its never been my country. Im an Irishman.Its not just Declan, its anyone else. If youre not proud to be here and were a stepping stone, then sod off and play for someone else.Im an Irishman. I grew up on the island of Ireland, simple as that. We only want players here who want to play for Ireland, who feel Irish and are proud to be Irish.


"He is a big enough lad to defend himself but his decision to play for England ahead of the Republic of Ireland was his and his alone to make, no one else's. "So for that renowned expert on world affairs James McClean (left) to aim a cheap shot at him — telling Declan to "sod off" — is pretty average behaviour.


London-born Rice caused controversy recently when he opted to play for England despite having previously represented the Republic. McClean played under-21 football for Northern Ireland, but went on to represent the Republic at senior level, where he played alongside Rice until the West Ham midfielder switched countries.
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McClean to Rice: 'Sod off and play for someone else' by BeSoccer @besoccer_com - 26 Mar 2019 0 350 James McClean has slammed Declan Rice's decision to snub the Republic of Ireland in favour of pledging his international allegiance to England.
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James McClean has told Declan Rice to 'sod off' after claiming the West Ham star used the Republic of Ireland as a 'stepping stone' to play for England. Rice made his Three Lions debut against the
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'Sod off and play for someone else': McClean fumes over Rice's Ireland snub for snubbing the Republic of Ireland AFP. James McClean has slammed Declan Rice's decision to snub the Republic of
'Sod off and play for someone else': McClean fumes over Rice


JAMES MCCLEAN has launched a blistering attack on Declan Rice and any other Irish player tempted to follow the West Ham midfielder into the England squad. Speaking to RTE in the wake of Ireland's 1-0 win over Georgia, McClean told anyone considering following Rice's path to "sod off and play for someone else".
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'Sod off and play for someone else' - James McClean takes aim at Declan Rice over Republic of Ireland snub. then sod off and play for someone else.
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Stoke winger James McClean has slammed Declan Rice's decision to play for England, and called for anyone else wishing to follow the West Ham star's steps to 'sod off and play for someone else'. McClean played U21 football for Northern Ireland, but opted to represent the Republic of Ireland at
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