James McClean on Ireland retirement: 'I'm still the best person for the role but I've other reasons'

Tuesday’s friendly against New Zealand at Aviva Stadium is due to be the Derry native's 103rd and final cap for Ireland.

NO REGRETS: James McClean faces the media. Pic Credit ©INPHO/Laszlo Geczo

James McClean intends treating his family to a Disneyland holiday next summer as international windows free up following his retirement.

Tuesday’s friendly against New Zealand at Aviva Stadium is due to be his 103rd and final cap for Ireland. The 34-year-old announced his decision to quit last month, on the same day Stephen Kenny dropped him for the double-header against Greece and Gibraltar.