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VIDEO: Keane talks qualifiers and Jack Grealish

Republic of Ireland assistant manager Roy Keane
Republic of Ireland assistant manager Roy Keane

Republic of Ireland assistant manager Roy Keane has spoken about the upcoming Euro 2016 qualifiers and Aston Villa prospect Jack Grealish's international intentions.

Birmingham-born Grealish has represented Ireland at every level from Under-15 to Under-21 but has delayed making a decision on his senior international future to concentrate on his club career, amid rumours England could seek to call him up.

"I'm relaxed about it," said Keane. "Jack is a good young player [but] he's done very little in the game yet. People are getting carried away.

"He's not started a league game for Villa, he's not scored yet, he's not got an assist yet.

"If he wants to play for Ireland, we'd be delighted but we can't be begging people either."

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