Having represented Ireland at underage level, the news will no doubt come as a blow to the current management team, who have put plenty of effort into trying to convince him that his future should lie with the Boys in Green. 

However, despite all that work, Grealish has decided to play for England and will not tog out in an Ireland jersey again. Having already played with Grealish at club level, Shay Given sent his message of support to the future England international. 

Sad to see @JackGrealish1 has chosen to play for England and not us @FAIreland Wish him well for the future #BigTalent

— Shay Given (@No1shaygiven) September 28, 2015

However, his sentiments were not shared by many on the social media network, with most of the Irish fans taking their chance to abuse the Aston Villa player.

@JackGrealish1 enjoy pic.twitter.com/3MXb2CgJ8S

— Rob Creevey (@Robc789) September 28, 2015

@JackGrealish1 @birminghammail its fine you'll never be good enough to make the first team anyway.

— Michael (@MilitantMonkeyy) September 28, 2015

@JackGrealish1 enjoy being a 1 cap wonder u scrub

— Gary (@Garehh_) September 28, 2015

.@JackGrealish1 best of luck jack, hope you invest in a comfortable sofa to watch the internationals like the rest of us.

— Liam Brophy (@Brophy88) September 28, 2015

@JackGrealish1 Best of luck. There's more chance Jack Duckworth getting a starting spot with England.

— Eoin Carroll (@EoinCarroll10) September 28, 2015

@JackGrealish1 good luck in your whole 1 cap you'll get for England 😂😂

— Arzo Morrissey (@arrmorrissey3) September 28, 2015

So, we're taking it well then...