Jack Grealish to declare allegiance this month as Roy Hodgson grows impatient

Roy Hodgson can’t understand Jack Grealish’s reasons for delaying a decision on his international future – insisting he won’t discuss the Aston Villa playmaker’s dilemma with his agent.

The Birmingham-born attacker – who turns 20 on Thursday – has represented Ireland through the underage ranks but is considering an offer of defecting to his homeland.

After meeting both Hodgson and Ireland manager Martin O’Neill over the summer, Grealish says the decision will be made by the end of September.