Ashley Williams and Seamus Coleman to set aside friendship as Everton duo agree not to speak before Wales take on Republic of Ireland in crunch game

Daily Mail | March 24, 2017

Ashley Williams and Seamus Coleman may have become close team-mates for Everton but the pair of international captains have revealed they will not speak to each other before Wales and Ireland clash in the crunch World Cup qualifier.

Coleman offered a stern ‘no’ when asked whether he might extend a warm handshake to his colleague in Everton’s backline.

And Williams said there will be zero signs of familiarity in the tunnel before the teams walk out at the Aviva Stadium.

Seamus Coleman (pictured) and Ashley Williams have agreed not to speak in the build up to their game — Seamus Coleman and Ashley Williams have agreed not to speak in the build up to their game

Williams spoke of his admiration for his Everton team-mate but friendship will take a back seat when Ireland play Wales

Williams said he would not be sharing a laugh or joke with Coleman until after the matchu00a0 — Williams said he would not be sharing a laugh or joke with Coleman until after the match

The duo have bonded since Williams’ £12million summer switch from Swansea and have been integral to Everton’s good season.