Pride of England

A great win at 'Boro was capped (sic.) by the confirmation that both Luke Young and Darren Bent had been included in the England squad for the Wales/N.Ireland games. Admittedly, we had two players picked for England not so long ago for that pointless international against Australia, but finally it seems we are getting some recognition for being a genuine and regular source for the England squad.

I can't honestly say that I normally care in the slightest whether England win or lose any of their games, but my interest is certainly piqued when an Addick wears the shirt. No doubt Sven will choose Carragher (suddenly Europe's greatest defender) or Phil Neville at right-back instead of Young, but at least it seems he didn't choose either him or Bent for the sheer fun of it.

It has been pointed out that Danny Murphy might have done enough to warrant inclusion, but in fairness Jermaine Jenas has performed superbly for Newcastle this season and whilst I haven't seen their games, he must have played a part in at least some of their no goals. Indeed, with Jenas in this type of form one awaits a ridiculous bid from Spurs to boost their tiny squad (they've already bid £8m. Ed.).