Callum Robinson says old friend Jack Grealish will get abuse but that won't be a surprise

"I’m really looking forward to Saturday, for all the boys as well, the new gaffer coming in, it’s an exciting time. What better feeling than if we can get a result at the Aviva against England.” 

CHILDHOOD FRIENDS: England's Jack Grealish and Ireland's Callum Robinson. Pictures: Sportsfile

It was the type of query that can meet with a stony silence or, at best, one of those monosyllabic nothings. Callum Robinson didn’t see it on those terms. The Republic of Ireland striker broke instead into a beaming smile, grabbing at the opportunity for some devilment.

Robinson has known Jack Grealish since he was maybe eight years old and their enduring friendship was profiled in the New York Times prior to the last game between Ireland and England at Wembley in November of 2020.