"You want them all coming in playing, but he comes in and puts that jersey on and performs to a very high level. It's different for him, it's a break away from not playing, and going into a nice environment where he's happy and he's confident. So I don't think that'd be a problem."
"Even if you're not playing, you're still confident. You're around a different bunch of lads, it's completely different, so I don't see a problem. Some players, it suits them, international football suits them more, so he won't let the team down."
"At the end of the day, this is an opportunity for these lads to get to a World Cup. The prize there changes their lives at the end of the day. You get to a World Cup, then you get looked upon a bit differently. It can be big for some of these players."
Nathan Collins has played only 76 minutes across Brentford's five Premier League matches since being dropped from the starting lineup on February 1. Despite this limited game time, former Ireland international Stephen Carr believes Collins will thrive in the Ireland camp ahead of crucial World Cup playoffs. Carr emphasizes that international football differs from club football, offering a distinct environment where players can maintain confidence regardless of recent playing time. Collins recorded a full 90 minutes in Brentford's FA Cup match against Macclesfield in a rotated squad. Carr stresses that the World Cup opportunity motivates players significantly, as reaching the tournament can substantially impact their careers and how they are perceived professionally.
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