John Fallon: FAI could learn from Wales on handling dual-eligible gems

There’s no guarantee that Tom Cannon will be emulating the manoeuvre perfected by Rice and Jack Grealish before him but history hasn’t favoured Ireland once that dreaded hiatus to a budding international career begins.

INTEREST: Tom Cannon. Pic: Jeremy Ng/Getty Images

FOR a resort becalmed by its seclusion and tranquility, Antalya is synonymous with turbulent defections from Ireland.

Declan Rice wore a smile five years ago in keeping with the tropical temperatures in Turkey, welling up with emotion when speaking about breaking into the team of his ancestors.