Mick McCarthy made last-gasp play for Jack Grealish, his father reveals

After taking a year to weigh up an offer from England boss Roy Hodgson, Grealish made up his mind to switch allegiances in September 2015

Jack Grealish with his dad Kevin after the England star's Ireland U15 debut.

Mick McCarthy launched a late bid to dissuade Jack Grealish from jumping ship to England, according to the player’s father.

The flying Aston Villa winger, who will face Ireland tonight at Wembley for his homeland, played all his international career with the Boys in Green up to 2014.