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Best english players never to play for england

5340robert5340robert Posts: 2,549
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It is always debated when an england squad is announced that certain players should be in. So who are the best english talent never to play for england ? and what is the best satarting 11 never to play for england.


Some of my choices

Kevin Nolan
Ricky Lambert
Ruel Fox
Steve Bruce
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    TheMunchTheMunch Posts: 9,024
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    Joey Barton comes to mind, although he's had one game according to Wikipedia (although I don't think that includes friendlies). That's his own doing though I think due to his behaviour.

    Robbie Fowler hasn't had much of an England career either.

    And then there's me, I've never played for England.
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    Mr TeacakeMr Teacake Posts: 6,593
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    Mark Noble
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    5340robert5340robert Posts: 2,549
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    Mr Teacake wrote: »
    Mark Noble

    Good shout.

    Also Matthew Etherington.
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    supertalksupertalk Posts: 948
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    5340robert wrote: »
    Good shout.

    Also Matthew Etherington.

    Unfortunately he's playing during the 'Golden generation' and therefore cannot get a chance at playing for England. Such are the excellent world class players selected by the managers :D
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    Fergie86Fergie86 Posts: 7,968
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    As a Man. Utd fan i would say Steve Bruce, he was immense for United in the late 80's and early 90's and he played a major role in United winning there first league title in 26 years and he formed a great defensive partnership with Gary Palister and Peter Schmeichel in goal.
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    jlp95bwfcjlp95bwfc Posts: 18,415
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    Nigel Reo-Coker :D :eek:
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    5340robert5340robert Posts: 2,549
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    jlp95bwfc wrote: »
    Nigel Reo-Coker :D :eek:

    Another good one.

    Also Alan Stubbs
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    EyeQuotientEyeQuotient Posts: 614
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    Howard Kendall has often been seen as the best English player not to win a cap. Steve Bruce is a decent shout above. Of the current lot I think Leon Osman has been very unlucky to be overlooked.
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    Cantona07Cantona07 Posts: 56,910
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    Tony Coton, Jimmy Case and Steve Bruce?
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    EyeQuotientEyeQuotient Posts: 614
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    I remember Ian St John did a spoof interview on Radio City prior to the 1990 World Cup with Bobby Robson as special guest...it was someone impersonating Sir Bobby and he said Case was under serious consideration for his midfield...
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    celesticelesti Posts: 26,022
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    Steve Ogrizovic.
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    Tel69Tel69 Posts: 27,012
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    Cantona07 wrote: »
    Tony Coton, Jimmy Case and Steve Bruce?

    It's quite incredible none of those played, another bug bear of mine is Paul Davis also who was a fine anchor for us.
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    5340robert5340robert Posts: 2,549
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    Jody Morris
    Matt jansen
    Marcus Bent
    Dean Richards
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    Tel69Tel69 Posts: 27,012
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    5340robert wrote: »
    Jody Morris
    Matt jansen
    Marcus Bent
    Dean Richards

    Matt Jansen would've been a fine player had he not had his accident. I don't agree with your other 3 but I guess the way caps are given out these days......
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 949
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    EyeQuotient wrote: »
    Howard Kendall has often been seen as the best English player not to win a cap. Steve Bruce is a decent shout above. Of the current lot I think Leon Osman has been very unlucky to be overlooked.

    I agree with Leon Osman and I heard that about Howard Kendall.
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    EyeQuotientEyeQuotient Posts: 614
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    A lot of the other names mentioned are excellent players who just suffered from a lot of competition in their position, or "tried and trusted" failures who have been irreplaceable over time.
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 811
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    What about Manuel Alumina? :D I remember he was getting tipped for England call up not so long ago!
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    Tel69Tel69 Posts: 27,012
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    Paul Chuckle wrote: »
    What about Manuel Alumina? :D I remember he was getting tipped for England call up not so long ago!

    Only by people who never had to watch him play every week like we did.
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    5340robert5340robert Posts: 2,549
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    Steve Sidwell ?
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    rhynoGBrhynoGB Posts: 4,278
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    peter beagrie,always liked the guy,good reliable footballer who never really got a look in
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    bazzaroobazzaroo Posts: 6,848
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    John Milkins.
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    skimminstonesskimminstones Posts: 8,403
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    billy bonds and steve bruce
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    Joey BoswellJoey Boswell Posts: 25,141
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    Steve Bruce and Dean Richards
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    RickWhiteRickWhite Posts: 1,997
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    Ryan giggs. He's not welsh, it's all pretend
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    5340robert5340robert Posts: 2,549
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    RickWhite wrote: »
    Ryan giggs. He's not welsh, it's all pretend

    By that logic we could say pele or messi lol

    but seriously back on topic

    Michael bridges
    Michael brown
    Darren huckerby
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