Chris Wilder: No pressure put on David McGoldrick over Republic of Ireland retirement

“David is his own man, he made that decision”

Chelsea's Kurt Zouma (left) tackles Sheffield United's David McGoldrick during a Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge on November 7. United boss Chris Wilder insists the club put no extra pressure on McGoldrick to end his involvement with the Ireland team.  Picture: Ben Stansall

Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder insists the club did not “put a gun” to David McGoldrick over his Ireland future.

The 32-year-old Ireland striker retired from international football last month, with the news coming out of the blue after he'd played a starring role in the Euro 2020 play-off defeat to Slovakia. He later revealed he played through that game with a groin injury — one that cost him his place in the United starting lineup.