Jim Crawford: Wolves probably leaned on Nathan Fraser

Nathan Fraser snubbed an Ireland U21 call-up, with Jim Crawford suggesting pressure from Wolves may have influenced his decision.

Nathan Fraser of Wolves. Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images

Jim Crawford admits there may be a sceptical reaction to Nathan Fraser’s reason for snubbing an Ireland U21 call-up, suggesting pressure from Wolves may have influenced his decision.

The latest English-born Premier League star represented Ireland at U19 level – through his Cork grandparent – but has made himself unavailable for an U21 debut against San Marino in Friday week’s Euro qualifier.