The West Brom winger, who insists that he is not 'anti-British', has revealed that turning his back on the country of his birth did not go down well
James McClean received death threats over his decision to play international football for Republic of Ireland rather than his homeland of Northern Ireland.
West Brom winger McClean grew up in Derry and featured for Northern Ireland's Under-21s before switching to play for the Republic at senior level.
The 28-year-old has previously faced criticism for refusing to wear a remembrance poppy on his shirt, as well as turning his back on the British national anthem, and he revealed he never planned to play for Northern Ireland.