Manchester Metropolis and Arsenal stars Jack Grealish and Declan Rice have been warned concerning the ‘fiery’ reception they will anticipate when going through the Republic of Eire this weekend.
The duo are a part of the England squad that may journey to Dublin to start their UEFA Nations League B Group 2 marketing campaign.
After all, Grealish and Rice are controversial figures in Irish soccer given the previous represented the Boys in Inexperienced from U17 to U21 stage, whereas the latter even made three senior appearances in friendlies again in 2018, earlier than each switched allegiances to England.
Arsenal midfielder Rice was an unused substitute the final time England performed Eire in 2020, whereas Man Metropolis ahead Grealish began that match. Nevertheless, that is the primary time both participant will face the nation away from house.
Grealish and Rice warned about hostile Irish crowd
Former Republic of Eire goalkeeper Given has warned each gamers they’re in for a hostile reception on the Aviva Stadium. The identical additionally goes for England interim boss Lee Carsley, who earned 40 caps for the Republic of Eire throughout his taking part in days.
“Lee gained’t expect anything apart from a unstable reception together with his staff as a result of it’s our largest rival,” Given instructed The Solar.
“It’s going to be a fiery ambiance, that’s for certain. It’s loopy how the celebs have aligned that his first sport is Eire away.
“I don’t think about Lee might be doing a lap of honour after the sport! He is aware of what he’s strolling into.
“Rice and Grealish are two good gamers who have been each sporting the inexperienced of Eire at one level.
“I’m certain they’ll be in for a little bit of a reception as nicely.”
Given performed alongside Grealish at Aston Villa and is aware of the ahead nicely.
On his former Aston Villa teammate, he added: “Jack’s again within the squad. I texted him jokingly the opposite day that I hope he’s prepared for a pleasant reception when he will get again to Dublin and I acquired just a few laughing faces again.”
