The Republic of Ireland winger will play his final game in a green jersey next month when Stephen Kenny's side face New Zealand
James McClean has teased swapping football boots for boxing gloves as he nears international retirement.McClean regularly shares videos of himself boxing on social media and has now teased the possibility of fighting one day in his hometown.
Boxing coach and close friend of the footballer Conor McBride shared a clip of McClean training and commented: "Imagine this man in the ring in a sold out boxing event in Derry."Creggan man McClean revealed earlier this month that he would retire from international football before the end of the year.
"I have spoken with Stephen Kenny & the New Zealand match in November at the Aviva Stadium will be the last time that I will celebrate pulling on the green jersey as a player and give me a chance to say goodbye to the best fans in the world. "Nothing has ever come close. I gave absolutely everything I had of myself to ensure that I did the jersey, the fans and the country proud, and know that I never took it for granted each time. I hope that showed.
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