McCarthy 'needs time to decide'

Published : 10 Feb 2011 13:06:34

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez says midfielder James McCarthy faces a "very, very deep" decision to make over his international future.Glasgow-born McCarthy has played for the Republic of Ireland but not yet in a competitive international. And speculation has suggested he could switch allegiance to Scotland. "I do not know if it is a decision for him to make now or not. We need to give him plenty of time. We need to respect him," said Martinez. The Wigan manager added: "He wants to help Wi.... read more