He feels aggrieved at again being denied the chance to captain his country at a major tournament, while also thanking Hodgson's predecessor, Fabio Capello, for the support he received from him.

Both players will know they risk talking themselves out of a place on the plane to Krakow on June 6. They will feel they have to box clever, which in itself will not make Hodgson's decision any easier.

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