Englands Grealish And Rice Respectful Despite Frosty Irish Welcome

England's Declan Rice and Jack Grealish shrugged off their hostile reception in Dublin by scoring both goals in England's Nations League win over Ireland on Saturday and said they have nothing but respect for the opponents they once represented.

Rice played for Ireland at youth level and made three senior appearances for the country before changing his allegiance, a decision which many Irish fans still find hard to accept.

As his every touch was booed by sections of the home support, Rice paid little attention and gave England the lead but chose not to celebrate, and not only because of his time playing for the opposition.

My nan and grandad on my dad's side of the family are all Irish, they've passed away and are not here any more so I think to have celebrated would have been disrespectful, I didn't want to do that, Rice told Sky Sports.

I had such an amazing time playing for Ireland, in the first team, Under 19s, Under 21s, they were great memories that live with me.