'I had to stay true to myself': Patrick Bamford reveals why he turned down Ireland call-up

The Leeds striker has been included in the England squad for the first time for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers
'I had to stay true to myself': Patrick Bamford reveals why he turned down Ireland call-up

Leeds United's Patrick Bamford: It was someone else's dream to play for Ireland.

Patrick Bamford insisted he never gave up hope he would finally earn an England call.

The Leeds striker has been included in the Three Lions’ squad for the first time for the World Cup qualifiers with Hungary, Andorra and Poland.

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