James McClean's Wrexham move marks 'beginning of the end of his international career' - Keith Treacy

Former Republic of Ireland midfielder Keith Treacy believes the fact that James McClean will be plying his trade in League Two this coming season will mark the "beginning of the end" for his international career.

Last Friday, it was confirmed that the Derry native and Boys in Green centurion has joined Wrexham in England's fourth tier on a one-year deal.

The Welsh club have seen their profile grow in recent times since being taken over by Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.

While Treacy feels its a good and exciting move for McClean on a personal level, he told the RTÉ Soccer Podcast, that playing in League Two would not be necessarily beneficial to Ireland, although he expects McClean to remain part of Stephen Kenny's plans for the current qualifying campaign due to his experience and enduring impact.

"I think the level he'll be playing at is probably not good enough to get into the Irish team. I think that has to be said and I think James knows that," Treacy said.

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"With James getting his 100th cap, I think that was the milestone he wanted to reach in his own head and he's done that. It's a huge achievement to become a centurion.

"So I think James has probably made peace with that and thought, 'I fancy going to Wrexham'.

"The level of football, look, it is League Two but from the outside looking in, we can all agree that it's a very exciting project with Ryan Reynolds and what they're trying to do over there.

"It's a very interesting project (but) I don't think his