It used to be the case that a player got noticed by his international side after showing good form for his club side. In Ireland in recent years, often times a player's form for the international team has alerted their club team to their existence.
Roy Keane's comments in tonight's match programme seems to indicate those days are at an end. He highlights his top requirements for international football. The second bullet point is particularly interesting.
Two, they have to be playing regularly.The more games you play, the fitter you are.
In other news, Shay Given is in goal tonight.
Roy Keane's 2nd requirement for international football jars somewhat with Shay Given's selection pic.twitter.com/kc6KbyAenV
— Neil O'Riordan (@noriordan) September 3, 2014
