Carsley willing to return
September 19, 2004
Lee Carsley’s is willing to return to the international fold having told Brian Kerr that he could no longer play for Ireland just twelve months ago.
The Everton man told Kerr that he was retiring from international football to concentrate on his career with the Premiership club. The former Derby and Blackburn player was only a bit part player at Goodison Park at the time but he has reinvented himself on Merseyside and has started every game this season under David Moyes.
His good form has seen some commentators call for him to return to the international scene and the midfielder has admitted that he would don the green jersey once more if he was required.
“”If Brian Kerr rang tomorrow I’d be available, of course I would,” Carsley told the Star on Sunday.
“I never ruled out coming back to play for Ireland, definitely not.
“I haven’t spoken to Brian for a while but he knew that I needed a break from the Irish scene.
“I have always said that one the highlights of my career was playing for Ireland in the World Cup finals, even if it was just for a few minutes.
“I’d never rule out getting that chance again.”
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