James McClean: Pain of being dropped swung retirement call
James McClean has revealed that the hurt of being dropped from the Republic of Ireland squad for the first time made up his mind to retire from international football.
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Five talking points ahead of Republic of Ireland’s friendly against New Zealand
The Republic of Ireland’s friendly clash with New Zealand on Tuesday night will signal the end of one international career and perhaps two as a difficult calendar year draws to a close.
‘It’s time to step aside’ – James McClean set for Republic of Ireland farewell
James McClean will walk away from his Republic of Ireland career for personal reasons on Tuesday despite believing he can still do a job for his country.
'If it's my last game, so be it' - Stephen Kenny still playing waiting game ahead of New Zealand clash
"If it is my last game, so be it," said Stephen Kenny as he faced the media for the pre-match press conference at the FAI headquarters in Dublin on Monday morning.
James McClean called up as cover for Netherlands clash, Festy Ebosele and Will Smallbone ruled out
Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny has called up James McClean for the Euro 2024 qualifier against the Netherlands.
Young Irish players can learn a lot from James McClean – Stephen Kenny
Republic of Ireland boss Stephen Kenny has urged his young hopefuls to learn from veteran James McClean after he announced his impending retirement from international football.
James McClean to retire from international football
Republic of Ireland winger James McClean has announced he will retire from international football at the end of this year.
'An honour' - James McClean to retire from Ireland duty
James McClean has announced the November friendly against New Zealand will be his final appearance for the Republic of Ireland.