Joey O’Brien: I may have to move to play part at Euro 2016

Joey O’Brien admits his Euros dream may hinge on leaving West Ham during the last week of this transfer window.

Without an appearance for Ireland since 2012, the defender is a long shot to increase his tally of five caps in the run-up to the France finals in June but escaping the wilderness of Upton Park would be a start.

“The Euros are in the summer and they are a big deal as Ireland haven’t qualified for many championships,” said the 29-year-old, who hasn’t featured for the Hammers since their Europa League campaign ended in July.