For those endeared with international football, England face two intriguing fixtures in the next week or so.
First up is a clash with Brazil followed by a game against Belguim, both games should give an indication of how England will do in the forthcoming Euro 2024 Championships.
Ahead of these two games, there were high hopes that our own Ross Barkley would be included in the squad.
But, sadly, despite some illuminating performances, Gareth Southgate chose to ignore a player who many Luton Town supporters are declaring as the best midfielder to ever grace the Kenilworth Road turf.
Unfortunately, the omission of Ross would seem to be a clear indication that any chance of Ross resuming his international career, in time for the forthcoming tournament, are over.
A further indication that Southgate is not interested in utilising Ross came, in midweek, when the England boss decided to add the young Manchester United player, Kobbie Mainoo, to the squad.
Which, reflecting on all that has gone on, would suggest to me that as well as having his favourites, and you all know who I mean, Southgate, like many before us, has a tendency to favour players from the big clubs!
But, am I alone in having these thoughts or is it something you agree with?
Please feel free to have your say in the comment facility beneath this article.
COYH
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I think that you have hit the nail fairly and squarely on the head!
It is the norm for England managers from the late 1960’s to choose only players from the major top 10 clubs.
Southgate is the worst manager I can think of for the national team. In reality, he would not get a job on the Premiership or Championship but he fits the FA bill. He wears a suit and tie and that’s all you need to get the job.
What has he achieved on his managerial career, come to think of. It, what did he achieve in his playing career – missing a penalty in the 1996 Euros! Failure then, failure now!
we may be a small club, but we have a massive heart. COYH.
Selfish I know but I am happy he wasn’t picked. Imagine what Ross coming back injured would do for our run in.
I see the tabloids are exploration the idea of clubs buying Joe Taylor. Luton have only recently bought him.
I think the speculation has started after an article run by Football League World where the author was inferring that his club, Sheffield Wednesday, should snap the player up.