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Hodgson wants Aston Villa midfielder to decide on future

Jack Grealish has a choice to make. Credit: PA

Roy Hodgson has called on Jack Grealish to decide whether wants to play for England or the Republic of Ireland.

Hodgson first declared an interest in calling Grealish into his squad towards the end of last season when the midfielder played a key role in Aston Villa's escape from relegation.

I'm not 100 per cent certain of what he is waiting for.

As far as I am concerned, 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 of course he will be available for selection.

But he has been injured, to be fair, so he wouldn't have been selectable for any team, England, Ireland, at whatever level during these September fixtures.

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

– Roy Hodgson