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Flanagan won't play for Ireland

9th Jan 2012 - Media Watch  Liverpool Echo

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Jon Flanagan will not be playing for the Republic of Ireland at Euro 2012.

The 19-year-old Liverpool defender, who featured in Friday's 5-1 FA Cup win over Oldham Athletic, has played for England at under-age level, making his U21 debut earlier this season.

But stories had circulated this weekend that Flanagan may switch allegiances in time to be part of Giovanni Trapattoni's squad for next summer's tournament in Poland and Ukraine, on account of an Irish grandfather.

The ECHO, however, understands that is not the case, and that it would not be possible for Childwall-born Flanagan to represent Ireland within FIFA laws.

Source: Liverpool Echo

This story has been reproduced from today's media. It does not necessarily represent the position of Liverpool Football Club.

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