Source: Team_Talk
England exile frustrates Richards
Manchester City's Micah Richards wants answers from England coach Fabio Capello as to why he is continually overlooked at international level.[LNB] Richards, who has started 10 of 19 games for his club this season but has not played a minute under Capello, has not represented his country at senior level since November 2007.[LNB]That does not look set to change in Wednesday's friendly against France - the Italian names his squad tonight - as Richards has been included in the Under-21 group for Tuesday's clash with Germany.[LNB]Quoted in several newspapers, the 22-year-old said: "Do you know what is most frustrating?[LNB]"When Capello was asked by the media why I wasn't playing, he said it was because I wasn't playing regularly for Manchester City.[LNB]"Last season, I played 29 games, but then I would see players who weren't playing for their clubs, like Wes Brown and Luke Young, getting into the squad.[LNB]"I just thought, 'I'd rather him be honest and, if he doesn't think I'm good enough, just tell me what I need to do to get in'.[LNB]"People look at me and think 'he's young and flashy', but on the training field I work hard and every manager will tell you the same."[LNB]He continued: "I want to be in the England team. I'm not one of those players who thinks getting money and playing for Manchester City is good enough.[LNB]"I want better than that. I know the ability I have and I know I can do better. I want to show people what I can do.[LNB]"I've not had any contact [with Capello]. I am scratching my head, thinking 'what do I need to do?'[LNB]"I am not saying Capello is this or Capello is that. It's nothing to do with that. I just want to know what I have to do to get in there."
