West Ham boss Manuel Pellegrini has weighed in on the debate surrounding Hammers youngster Declan Rice and his choice of country to play for internationally.
Despite being born in London, Rice has represented the Republic of Ireland at every age group from Under-16 upwards, and has also appeared three times for the senior squad.
His omission from Martin O'Neill's latest squad has thrown a spanner in the works however, and the Irish boss has claimed that his decision not to include Rice in the squad was based off the youngster's head being turned after an approach from England.