O'Neill: Heskey decision was his alone

Martin O’Neill insists he put no pressure on Aston Villa striker Emile Heskey to end his England career.

O'Neill: Heskey decision was his alone

Martin O’Neill insists he put no pressure on Aston Villa striker Emile Heskey to end his England career.

But the Villa boss believes Heskey, 32, will reap the benefits of having the international breaks to rest up following his decision to quit England after a disappointing World Cup campaign in South Africa.

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