The FA responds to James McClean claims it is turning a blind eye to anti-Irish abuse

James McClean of Wigan Athletic   (Photo by Charlotte Tattersall/Getty Images)

The FA has responded to claims by Republic of Ireland international James McClean that it has ignored eight years of "sickening abuse" he has endured at the hands of opposition fans in England.

The Wigan player claimed that he was the target of sectarian abuse during Sunday's defeat away at Sunderland in the Championship, but says he is not expecting the FA to take action against the culprits.