James McClean welcomes rule exemption by EFL to improve his safety

"That's not something I've asked for but it's something that I welcome quite clearly," said McClean on Wednesday.

James McClean stood away from his team-mates during the minute’s silence for Remembrance Sunday. Pic: Gary Oakley/PA Wire.

James McClean says he was shocked to discover he has been given a special rule exemption by the English Football League to increase his safety but also that it is very welcome.

McClean will be allowed to leave the pitch using the shortest route to the tunnel in a bid to improve his safety, according to a letter written by the EFL.