International Career
Qualifying through his Irish grandmother, Bruce was eligible for international football for both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, as well as England, where he was born. He was called up by Northern Ireland U21s, but opted to play for the Republic of Ireland U21 instead, and made his debut for the team against Sweden in February 2006. He also represented Republic of Ireland B against Scotland B in November 2006.
On 23 May 2007 he made his full international debut in a friendly match against Ecuador played at Giants Stadium, New Jersey. He captained the Republic of Ireland B team which played Nottingham Forest in a challenge match at Dalymount Park on 9 October 2008.
In June 2011, Northern Ireland manager, Nigel Worthington confirmed he had held talks with Bruce in changing his allegiance. As his Republic of Ireland caps were gained in friendly matches, a switch is possible under existing FIFA eligibility rules. Worthington confirmed that Bruce had changed allegiances to now play his international football for Northern Ireland in July.
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