Martin O’Neill admits he would have been powerless to prevent Harry Arter defecting to England - and the Republic of Ireland boss will have to wait until 2017 before in-form Brentford striker Scott Hogan declares his allegiance. There were suggestions this week that Bournemouth midfielder Arter - who has made three friendly appearances for Ireland - was considering his international future. However, the 26-year-old - currently sidelined with a hamstring injury - remains committed to Ireland and could now make his competitive debut when they travel to Austria for a World Cup qualifier next month. ...read
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Harry Arter opts against defecting to England as Bournemouth midfielder sticks with Republic of Ireland
There were reports this week that the Bournemouth midfielder - born and raised in London - was considering his future at international level having made three friendly appearances for Ireland.
Fraser Forster knocking on the door for the England No 1 jersey while Victor Moses finally carves out a Chelsea future - 10 things we learned
The seventh round of Premier League fixtures saw Tottenham Hotspur continue their unbeaten run by beating table-toppers Manchester City, while United were held at home to Stoke City.
Jack Wilshere must build his match fitness as he waits for England recall, insists Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe
SAM CUNNINGHAM AT VICARAGE ROAD: Jack Wilshere is desperate to get back in the England squad — but manager Eddie Howe has urged caution in his pursuit of a place in the national team.
Bournemouth forward Callum Wilson fully focused on club matters and will let potential England call-up 'take care of itself'
Callum Wilson's performance in Saturday's 2-2 Premier League draw at Watford led some to suggest he should be in Gareth Southgate's thinking for England.
Watford 2-2 Bournemouth: Isaac Success comes off the bench to secure point for Hornets after Callum Wilson and Joshua King twice put Cherries in front
SAM CUNNINGHAM AT VICARAGE ROAD: Isaac Success scored his first Premier League goal for Watford as Walter Mazzarri's side twice came from behind to take a point against Bournemouth.
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- Moldova 1-3 Republic of Ireland: James McClean scores twice as Martin O'Neill's side move joint top of 2018 World Cup qualifying Group D with Serbia
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- England 2-0 Malta: Daniel Sturridge and Dele Alli strike to fire Gareth Southgate to victory in his first game in charge over plucky minnows
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- Wales 1-1 Georgia, World Cup 2018 qualifier RESULT: Tornike Okriashvili shocks the home crowd with second-half equaliser after Gareth Bale had given Chris Coleman's men the lead
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