Bruce vexed over Irish call-ups

BIRMINGHAM manager Steve Bruce has questioned the wisdom of the Republic of Ireland playing four internationals in 10 days at the end of the season.

Bruce has a vested interest with Irish captain Kenny Cunningham and striker Clinton Morrison part of the squad.

Romania visit Lansdowne Road on May 27 before Brian Kerr’s side take on Nigeria (May 29) and Jamaica (June 2) in a tournament in London. The final international will be against Holland in Amsterdam on June 5 and Bruce believes Cunningham and Morrison would benefit more from resting after a gruelling campaign.