Jermaine Pennant has revealed his frustration after being overlooked for a place in the England squad.
Pennant had been hoping an improved second half of the season and an excellent display in the Champions League final could help him force his way into Steve McClaren's plans, but the England coach instead opted to hand David Beckham an international recall for the double header with Brazil and Estonia next week. "I'd have hoped I was knocking on the England door because if you are not knocking on the door after playing in a Champions League final for Liverpool then there must be something wrong," he said. "The Champions League has been good for me as a player and I wasn't at all fazed to have played in the final. It would have been a great pick up to be selected by England so I'm desperately disappointed. "After a few problems, the last season was a real turnaround and to have played in the Champions League final and finish third in the Premiership I couldn't have expected anymore. Being picked for the England games would have been a good way to end the season."
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