Aston Villa winger, Jack Grealish has announced that he has decided to play for England rather than the Republic of Ireland.
Grealish, 20, has featured for the Republic of Ireland U-21s but refused to accept the Republic's invitation in June to represent their senior squad in a friendly against England.
He was born in Birmingham but qualifies to represent Republic of Ireland through his grand parents.
Grealish made his debut for Aston Villa in May 2014 in a premier league game against Manchester City.
"It was not an easy decision as Ireland has a special place with me through my family. But I have decided to represent the country of my birth". He said.
England Manager, Roy Hodgson, who has made it clear in the past that he wanted Grealish to play for England did not pick him for the friendly against Republic of Ireland in June because he felt it would have been inflammatory if he chose England at the last minute and played.
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