Leeds striker Patrick Bamford is eligible to play for both England and the Republic of Ireland (Lynne Cameron/PA)Stephen Kenny is not holding his breath in the hope that Leeds striker Patrick Bamford will change his mind and declare for the Republic of Ireland. He said: “He was very close to being in contention, maybe, for England for the European Championship. “I think that was obviously his objective, to go to the European Championship with England. “There’s no doubt he’s a very good player, a quality centre-forward, but we have to believe in the talent that we have. That takes a little bit of the pressure off and people don’t point it in your face all the time.

Source: Irish Independent June 02, 2021 22:17 UTC