Jim Crawford has urged dual nationality prospect Tom Cannon to think carefully about his international future - and to look at Evan Ferguson’s progress to the senior team as an example of what can be achieved with Ireland.
The Under-21 boss believes that there is a clear pathway to Stephen Kenny’s side.
He admitted that he wasn’t surprised by England’s interest in the Aintree-born Everton youngster, given his form while on-loan last season at Preston.