Fans of Republic of Ireland hold up a banner in support of James McClean during the match between the Republic of Ireland and New Zealand at the Aviva Stadium. Photograph: Charles McQuillan/Getty Images
“In my mind I’m retired, but if the call ever comes to play for your country it’s a hard one to turn down,” he said. “For me, it was like, if I don’t walk away now I may never get the opportunity to say goodbye on my terms.”“I thought it was very disrespectful,” McClean said. “We had an important game at Accrington on the Saturday and I was called up for the Dutch game, only to be sat on the bench and not get on,” he remembered. “So, I ended up missing the Accrington game as well because of that.
John O’Shea’s lack of managerial experience should not dissuade the FAI board from giving him the job, he believes.
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