John O'Shea reveals impact Caoimhin Kelleher's imminent move to Brentford will have on Ireland status
JOHN O'Shea insisted that Caomhín Kelleher's club future is no concern of his - as he has already shown what he can do for Ireland.
Kelleher, 26, rejoined the Ireland squad for training this morning having been allowed leave the squad yesterday to undergo a medical at Brentford.
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John O'Shea has been happy with Kelleher's performances for Ireland
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Kelleher has been a consistent performer for Ireland despite a lack of club minutes
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O'Shea said it was not for him or the FAI to discuss Kelleher's club future.
But he insisted that what the 22-times capped Cork man does next should have no bearing on his Ireland status as he has already proven his worth.
O'Shea said: 'It's not an easy thing for him to do.
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"He's proven the quality that he has every time he's been asked to go in as the number one for Liverpool.
'The run of games that he's shown, that he's been able to show the consistency that he's shown when he's had a run, that they haven't missed Alisson when he has been injured.
'I think that's what the whole of Europe and the whole of the world has seen when Caoimhín has been in goal for Liverpool.
'Whatever happens, I'm sure we'll get the benefit of it.'
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