JOEY BARTON says his latest snub by Fabio Capello came as no real shock.

The QPR skipper was again overlooked by the England boss for the games against Spain and Sweden.

And Barton said: "It doesn't surprise me at all.

"I've sort of become accustomed to it — so much so that I don't even bother looking any more."

But Barton admits he was surprised by Capello's decision to leave out Manchester City defender Micah Richards.

The midfielder, 29, said: "I felt Micah was unlucky. He's been one of the solid England players and he did fantastically against Manchester United."

Barton also thought his ex-Newcastle team-mates Steven Taylor and Danny Simpson deserved a call.

He added: "Newcastle have had a fantastic start to the season but no one like Steven or Danny can get in the squad.

"I'm not here to pick the England team, I was just surprised there are players in there who are struggling for form. We're playing Spain and Sweden. If you're not playing well you will be found out.

"Capello is paid £6million a year to get it right. Let's hope he does."