Come and getme Stan, says McSheffrey

COVENTRY star Gary McSheffrey has issued a come and get me plea to the Republic of Ireland and Scotland as a potential battle threatens to be waged for his services.

McSheffrey, who once represented England at under-18 level, and was called up for the Under-21s but never played, has now written off his chances of a senior breakthrough.

As his father and three grandparents are Irish, McSheffrey is available for Ireland who appear favourites due to the fact he knows Steve Staunton following his time at Coventry.