Nicky sits down with Irish footballer James McClean for a raw and revealing conversation about life, loyalty and life after football. From growing up in Derry to earning over 100 caps for Ireland, James reflects on the pride, pressure and passion that have defined his career. He opens up about the highs of representing his country, his honest views on the current Irish team and what needs to change, and the controversies that shaped his journey. Now turning his attention to the boxing ring, James talks about what drives him to compete, the mindset it takes to start over, and how fighting in sport and in life has always been part of who he is.

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