Representing Ireland should not be an audition, according to former Irish International Gary Breen following Declan Rice's declaration for England.

Kevin Kilbane believes both Martin O’Neill and Mick McCarthy should not have pursued Declan Rice once he stalled his Ireland career last August.

Declan Rice’s declaration for England has gone down well with Three Lions supporters but the arguments over where, and whether, he should play in future internationals are only just beginning.

Sometimes less really is more.

Former Ireland international Kevin Kilbane has questioned Declan Rice after the 20-year-old announced he was switching his international allegiance from Ireland to England.

Declan Rice has announced his decision to play international football for England.

Five things we learned from last night's draw.

Declan Rice says he will be make a decision “soon” on where his international future lies, after securing his club future at West Ham.

West Ham have tied Declan Rice down to a new long-term contract.

New Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy is said to have had a positive meeting with West Ham star Declan Rice.

Declan Rice has confirmed that he will meet Mick McCarthy to discuss his international future.

Newly announced Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy said he jumped at the opportunity to take on the role.

The London born West Ham star has yet to play a competitive game for the Republic of Ireland and is considering switching his allegiance to England.

Declan Rice is ready to pledge his international future to England.

In his autobiography, A Life in Questions, the broadcaster Jeremy Paxman relates a memorable exchange between John Major and Boris Yeltsin, as described by the former British prime minister.

There is unlikely to be much sympathy in Ireland for the emotional turmoil Declan Rice is going through over whether to choose England over the Boys in Green for his international future, but the rules surely need revision, as all involved reflect on what is becoming an increasingly unseemly battle for young talent on the global stage, writes Chris Hatherall

Martin O'Neill has admitted to being “a bit surprised” by a report that Declan Rice has made up his mind to declare for England, and claimed that it is "inaccurate".

It looks like Declan Rice won't play for the Republic of Ireland, if reports from the Daily Mail are anything to go by.

Martin O’Neill has given his full backing to Roy Keane after conceding that a row between the assistant manager and Harry Arter was a factor in the player’s decision to withdraw from the current Republic of Ireland squad.

England manager has spoken publicly about Declan Rice's international future.

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Former Republic of Ireland footballer, Kevin Kilbane, has said that Declan Rice should not play for the Republic of Ireland after it was revealed today that Rice is "still deliberating" over his international career.

Declan Rice’s international future could be settled today when Ireland manager Martin O’Neill announces his squad for the forthcoming internationals against Wales and Poland.

Declan Rice might have been deemed the sacrificial lamb as all of West Ham went like lambs to the slaughter at Liverpool yesterday but Richard Dunne has no doubts that the 19-year-old has a huge amount to offer Ireland.

Roy Keane has rubbished comments from West Ham co-chairman David Gold about Declan Rice's future.

Declan Rice has insisted his heart remains with the Republic of Ireland after he made an impressive senior debut in Turkey.

Martin O'Neill hailed teenager Declan Rice after watching him turn in an assured display on his senior Republic of Ireland debut in Turkey.

In calling up Declan Rice to his squad for this month’s training camp and friendly in Turkey, Martin O’Neill has stressed that the highly-rated young West Ham defender, who is still eligible to play senior football for both Ireland and England, will not come under any pressure to decide his international future.

Declan Rice may have a decision to make on his international future after England boss Gareth Southgate revealed he was monitoring the Ireland U21 midfielder.

“For his first Premier League start at centre-back, he handled himself brilliantly.”

Ireland U21 star Declan Rice believes West Ham United’s fans will see the best of Slaven Bilic if they get behind their manager.

It's fair to say the Irish underage international earned rave reviews from West Ham fans.

Ireland newcomer Declan Rice says he is trying to impress Martin O’Neill and Roy Keane in Cork this week but there are no plans for the centre-back, eligible through his late grandparents from Douglas in Cork, to travel to America next week.