MIchael Obafemi has turned down an Ireland call-up for the Belgium and Lithuania friendlies as he wants to focus on staying fit.
The Swansea City striker - who has one senior cap under Martin O’Neill - spoke to Stephen Kenny this week and outlined his commitment to the Boys in Green.
But after a spate of hamstring issues, the 21-year-old doesn’t want to jeopardise his run of club games where he has scored six goals in his last nine games.