'Full focus on players who want to be here,' O'Shea not lingering on Rice defection

WATCHFUL EYES: Coaches, from left, assistant coach John O'Shea, assistant coach Paddy McCarthy and head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

John O’Shea insists Ireland have forgotten about Declan Rice as he prepares to return to Lansdowne Road on Saturday as an England player.

Rice played through the Ireland ranks, including three senior appearances, before switching allegiance to his homeland in 2019. He’s since reached two Euros finals, earning 58 caps and will form the backbone of their midfield again in this campaign.