Turned down the call up for the U21 squad. Wtf???? Here is yet another step over wannabe, who has done very little of substance in his career, yet thinks he's the dogs bollocks and doesn't have to do his time climbing the ladder. I can't see it any differently. Can't be fatigue, he's only started playing regularly since Jan. Just reminds me of about 100 kids I used to go to school with, step overs, tricks. None of them are playing professional football now. We've seen our share over the years, Lloyd Sam for one. Yet another thing that's narced me in the past few days.........
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It just goes to show the complete lack of interest young players now have to England. It's all about the Premiership and a few more quid.
I'm starting to sound like an old man but turning down England at any level really fucks me off.
His logic about concentrating on his game for Derby is pathetic. Look at Harry Kane. Jumping at the chance to be playing with the U21s in the summer, even though he could now become a full time regular. And this is a man who's actually had a good season, not just a few goals in a loan spell
I personally don't think you should have a choice, if you are called up you turn up or you are ineligible for a set amount of time /games
Ever.
Like the others said... if he's not willing to play for the U21s, he shouldn't be given the opportunity to progress to the Senior squad.
Most of us grow up dreaming of playing football for England.. How people can then turn that down is sickening.
Paul Ince was the bloke who demanded people call him 'the Guvnor' after all.
Committing and alleged crime (innocent until proved guilty remember) and turning down the U21's is completely different.
Has not made it at Prem. Level and now been shipped out of Liverpool, Palarse and Hull so maybe not as good as he would like to think.
Won't need to worry about his place in the full squad as he will never be good enough
Bottled Euro 96 v Germany!!
The FA need to man up and tell him he has to be involved. U21 teams, especially in tournaments, are excellent in preparing players for international football. Just look at Germany
I disagree I'm afraid, whether its England, Charlton or any team in the Country, I want only players who are thrilled to be playing and appreciate the opportunity.
In any event you tell someone who turns you down that they won't be picked again so as Southgate said, good luck with your career.
To be eligible for the campaign ending in 2015, players need to be born in or after 1992. Many can be actually 23 years old by the time the finals tournament takes place; however, when the qualification process began (late 2013) all players would have been 21 or under
Tom was born in January 1992 so IS eligible to play for the U21s still... Which as a rule just sounds stupid
As you yourself quoted, "when the qualification process began (late 2013) all players would have been 21 or under".
IMO it's fair that U21 teams are able to play their strongest team throughout the entire competition.
Otherwise perhaps, their regular outstanding goalkeeper or their star goalscorer is no longer eligible midway through the competition.
Anyway, all U21 teams in the competition signed up to the terms and conditions beforehand - so it is the same and fair for all teams.
Once you go over U21 am sorry you cant play for the U21 side.
Yes it means that you may lose your star Striker or outstanding Goalkeeper but it ensures that more opportunities are given to kids to try and impress on the big stage and that winning competitions until you get to a Senior Squad (International and Club level) is nothing more than a side show