Harry Arter is determined to prove he deserves the right to pull on a Republic of Ireland shirt as he targets a World Cup qualifier start in Georgia.
The 27-year-old Bournemouth midfielder won just his sixth senior cap in June's draw with Austria in Dublin two years after making his international debut, with injuries having interrupted his attempts to force his way into Martin O'Neill's plans during the intervening period.
Arter, who was born in England and has more than once found himself at the centre of speculation that he could change allegiance despite declaring for Ireland, has admitted he could understand if an Irish-born player of the same ability resented his presence in the team, but is doing is best to ensure that is not an issue.