Carsley making the most of second Irish chance

LEE CARSLEY says he is relishing his second chance in international football and denies that he ever had a falling-out with Steve Staunton or gave the Irish manager a “play-me-or-I won’t-travel” ultimatum.

Speaking at length for the first time about his return to the Irish team after a two-year absence, the Everton midfielder admits that he thought his chance had gone.

“You always hope you’re going to get a call-up, especially when I made myself eligible again,” he says.