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Stephen Ireland wants to play for Ireland again he says

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PATRICK COUNIHAN,
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Published Sunday, February 26, 2012, 10:55 AM
Updated Sunday, February 26, 2012, 10:55 AM

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Stephen Ireland has pledged to make his Ireland return this year but doesn’t want to gatecrash the European Championship party.

Ireland has told the new Irish Sun on Sunday that he "loves his country" and is ready to sort out a comeback with manager Giovanni Trapattoni.

Almost five years after he walked out of the Ireland camp in Prague, Ireland wants to play for his national team and is ready to wait for the World Cup qualifiers in the autumn.

He said: “My kids are at a good age that I can now focus on
considering a return if the question was to come my way.

“I do love my country and I hope to get back playing for Ireland again.”

The Aston Villa midfielder also insisted that he is not looking to jump on the Euro bandwagon in Poland this summer.

He added: “The lads that got us to Poland deserve to travel to the finals. They will do Ireland proud.

“It is going to be a very tough group but I know they can make a real impact.

“I am buzzing about the European Championships and I will be supporting the team all the way.”
 

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plasticpaddy | Feb 29, 2012, 11:53 PM EST
Come on Ciaradexy lying in the situation he did wasn't so bad really was it? I can see my way to forgive him and quite frankly he is exactly what we need, a creative midfielder who can get on the score sheet. that being said, having made himself unavailable for qualification he should not go to this tournament, but should be considered immediately afterwards.

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Fightin69th | Feb 28, 2012, 12:18 PM EST
As an avid supporter of the Irish team, I don't want Stephen Ireland near the team for the Euro's. If he wants to prove that he wants to play, call Trap up and tell him you're available for the friendlies in August, and you can help the team in the WC 2014 qualifiers. Need all the help we can get going up against Germany, Sweden, Austria, the Faroe's & Borat-Land.

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ciaradexy | Feb 26, 2012, 01:50 PM EST
You let us down a few times and even made up stories to get out of playing for us. We have moved on from you.

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DavyOMalley | Feb 26, 2012, 01:50 PM EST
How 'bout Rory McIlroy! In the finals at the World Golf Championship Match Play!

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