Former Birmingham City defender Kenny Cunningham says Aston Villa whizkid Jack Grealish should never be considered for the Republic of Ireland.

Grealish has rejected a call up to the Ireland squad this week.

Cunningham said: "I wouldn't call him up again. This lad's 19. You make a decision to play for your country with your heart, you don't make it with your head.

"You don't need nine or ten months to mull over every potential permutation and the advantages and disadvantages of the choice that you make.

"It's not a decision based on logic. It's a decision you make with every sinew in your body and heart. This lad's been in the system for four and five years. He should know!"