ENGLAND MANAGER ROY Hodgson says he hopes that Jack Grealish will commit to England over Ireland and that the Aston Villa playmaker takes his decision soon.

The 19-year old is wanted by both countries and Hodgson said he has spoken to him and can’t understand the delay in making a commitment.

Grealish turned down a call-up from Martin O’Neill earlier this year — as he sought more time to make up his mind — but Hodgson says he needs to do so soon.

“I’m not 100% certain of what he is waiting for. I would like him to come out and say, ‘I’ve thought about it, I’ve got the two possibilities, and I’m opting for England’, and then he will be available for selection.

“But he has been injured, to be fair, so he wouldn’t have been selectable for any team during these September fixtures.

“Now, maybe before the October fixtures, he might make that decision.”

“I made it clear to him, ‘It’s got to be your decision, it’s got to be something you really want to do and that feels right.’”

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