“Geography gives us our neighbours, but history gives us our enemies.“ This is a traditional Irish proverb that encapsulates the relationship between England and Ireland. Despite the fact that England is Ireland’s nearest neighbour, neither side has ever attempted to understand the other. Irish people may describe England, Scotland, and Wales differently. While the Scotsman …
Ireland
Being a prominent footballing nation, the England National Football Team has been no stranger to capping players with diverse heritage. It’s a relatively common practice in modern Football, as players are given the choice to represent their ancestral, given they’re invited of course. Similarly, the Three Lions have also had stars play for them despite …