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Aston Villa confirm Grealish has chosen England over Ireland

The young winger has pledged his international future to the Three Lions following speculation about a possible call-up to the Republic of Ireland national team.

Aston Villa attacker Jack Grealish has committed his international future to England, the club announced on Monday.

Grealish, who has gone from strength to strength under current manager Tim Sherwood, could have opted to play for the Republic of Ireland due to family ties, but the 20-year-old has committed to playing for Roy Hodgson's Three Lions.

And in a statement released on his Twitter page, the midfielder indicated that it was a difficult decision but he ultimately chose the country of his birth.