Source: Team_Talk
Downing: I deserved Capello call
Stewart Downing has hit out at England manager Fabio Capello for leaving him out of his World Cup squad without explanation.[LNB] The Aston Villa winger's hopes of making the trip to South Africa had been in doubt after he missed the start of last season as he recovered from a broken ankle and then struggled to recapture his best form, scoring just three goals in all competitions.[LNB]Downing did not even make Capello's initial 30-man squad for the tournament but the 26-year-old was still left disappointed with the manner of his omission.[LNB]He was quoted in The Sun as saying: "A lot of people who had not played were in the squad as were people out of form - but others were left out.[LNB]"It was a little strange and I was very disappointed as I thought, maybe, I had a chance to get in the 30 at least.[LNB]"He obviously has his reasons why but the disappointing thing was I didn't get told why I wasn't in the squad.[LNB]"That's his choice and there's no point in moaning about it now."[LNB]The former Middlesbrough midfielder also feels that if Villa were to sell James Milner to Manchester City for a reported fee of around £25million it would represent a good bit of business for the Villans.[LNB]"The money they are talking about is a substantial amount for one player," he said.[LNB]"If we can replace him with a player of his ability then it's good business."
