John Egan: I'd love to go back and play Gaelic football for a couple of years

Sheffield United defender eyeing first Premier League win  of the campaign Monday against Aston Villa

John Egan during an Ireland press conference earlier this month. Picture: Niall Carson/PA

REPUBLIC of Ireland international central defender John Egan has hinted he could make a return to gaelic football – but not for a few years yet.

Egan, 27, who lines-up for Sheffield United against Aston Villa tonight, is firmly focussed on his footballing career.