Kasey McAteer says the Republic of Ireland is 'the place for me' after turning down the chance to play for Northern Ireland.
Kasey McAteer says the Republic of Ireland was "the place for me" after turning down the chance to play for Northern Ireland.
"There were a few conversations with Northern Ireland but not as much as I had with the Republic - I felt that here was the place for me and that I was really wanted here," said McAteer. "It was definitely a possibility - when I first heard about it was a big moment that a big country had come in for me," he added.
"There's a clear vision for the squad but he doesn't give too much away. It's been good to get to know his new ways and the boys seem to be buying into that so we can take that forward."
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