Bruce opts to play for Republic

BIRMINGHAM defender Alex Bruce has opted to make himself available for the Republic rather than Northern Ireland.

Tue, 31 Jan, 2006 - 00:00

Liam Mackey

Manchester-born Bruce qualifies to play for both countries through his grandparents.

Bruce, son of manager Steve, was last week selected by Northern Ireland for an U21 clash with Israel. But the 21-year-old has decided his allegiance lies with the Republic of Ireland.

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Courts Soccer International Place: Manchester Place: Finland Person: Bruce Person: Alex Bruce Person: Steve Person: Aiden McGeady Person: Stephen Bradley Person: Don Givens Person: Paul McShane Person: Gerard Nash Person: Mark Yeates Person: Andy Keogh Person: Barry Corr Person: Keogh Person: Darren O’Dea Person: Richard Keogh Person: Patrick Cregg Person: Leon Best Person: Alan O’Brien Event: Ireland Event: Madeira Tournament Organisation: Republic Birmingham Organisation: Republic Organisation: Northern Ireland Organisation: Israel Organisation: Celtic Organisation: Drogheda United Organisation: U21 Organisation: Brighton Organisation: Ipswich Organisation: Colchester Organisation: Scunthorpe Organisation: Sheffield Wednesday Organisation: Madeira Organisation: Portugal Organisation: Bristol City Organisation: Falkirk Organisation: Southampton Organisation: Newcastle

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