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Published 13:07 9 Nov 2021 GMT
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The 28-year-old's story about his Sligo-born father is a very interesting one, as he explains how his journey to play for Ireland has helped reconnect his family.
“My dad is Irish, he was born in Sligo. He was raised there and was actually an orphan. He went to boarding school and was adopted, and moved to England when he was 10. “Unfortunately, my dad lost touch with his roots, for obvious reasons as he was given away as a child, but to sort of reconnect with that and have the opportunity to represent Ireland is a massive honour and something I’m really proud of doing. https://twitter.com/FAIreland/status/1458041931812929539“Because of the circumstances, he hasn’t stayed in touch with his family, so for him to reconnect with that is a massive thing, so he’s really proud. For me to give him that gives me a lot of pleasure."
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“It first came on the radar a few years ago, under Mick McCarthy. That’s when I declared for Ireland, I think he was considering me for selection then. That’s quite a few years ago now.“Since the start of this season, the manager has been coming to the games and has been watching me with James being a regular. I think he had a couple of discussions with the manager as well. “He kept an eye on me and I was delighted to be included in the recent squad, and I’m looking forward to more.”
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