Roy Hodgson hot on Jack Grealish

Roy Hodgson is doing his utmost to entice Jack Grealish into the England fold but the player’s father insists Ireland remain very much in the mix to keep the winger onside.

The Aston Villa teen is agonising over his international future, having met both Hodgson and Ireland manager Martin O’Neill in recent weeks, with a decision due by the end of September.

It means O’Neill’s offer to afford the youngster his first senior cap either against Gibraltar and Georgia early next month will not be accepted.