International: McIlroy made my mind up - McCourt

Promising Rochdale winger Pat McCourt claims Sammy McIlroy is the main reason he has opted to play for Northern Ireland rather than the Republic.

International: McIlroy made my mind up - McCourt
Tue, 16 Apr, 2002 - 11:12

Promising Rochdale winger Pat McCourt claims Sammy McIlroy is the main reason he has opted to play for Northern Ireland rather than the Republic.

The 18-year-old starlet, who has been dubbed the white Kanu because of his laid-back style, was courted by Mick McCarthy’s side earlier this season.

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