Why did Stephen Ireland's international career end abruptly?
Row with Steve Staunton
Injury
Retirement
Transfer
Answer
Stephen Ireland's international career ended abruptly due to a row with then-manager Steve Staunton. The dispute arose during a training session in 2007, where Ireland reportedly refused to participate in a warm-up exercise. Staunton subsequently dropped Ireland from the squad for a friendly match against the Czech Republic, and the player never returned to the international fold.
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