Source: Daily_Mail
Micah Richards reveals England snub disappointment on Twitter
Micah Richards refused to hide his disappointment after suffering another snub from England manager Fabio Capello.[LNB]The defender was overlooked in the Italian's squad for the forthcoming friendlies at Wembley against Spain and Sweden despite his good-form helping Manchester City to the top of the Barclays Premier League table.[LNB]Richards - who became England's youngest-ever defender when he made his international debut under Steve McClaren in 2006 as a 17-year-old - has played just once since Capello took charge.[LNB] Disappointment: Micah Richards has played just once since Fabio Capello took charge of England[LNB]Fit-again Liverpool full-back Glen Johnson and Tottenham's Kyle Walker have been preferred in the England party and Richards responded on social networking site Twitter, saying: 'Well well well!!!! Disappointed is an understatement!!'[LNB] He then thanked City for their support, adding that he would continue to work hard to try and force his way back into the England reckoning.he posted: 'Just want too thank mcfc for being loyal to me throughout my career! Through the ups and downs. ctid!!!!!! I'll do anything for this club.[LNB]'Oh well better look (sic) next time! Roll the sleeves up and work harder! #cantstopwontstopdontstop'.[LNB] Stuck in: Richards insists he will continue to work hard for Manchester City[LNB]Speaking after City's 3-2 win over QPR on Saturday - a result that saw Roberto Mancini's men stretch their lead over rivals Manchester United at the top of the table to five points - Richards said he would relish the opportunity to be picked by Capello.[LNB]He said: 'I've still not been given a start under this England manager, so I've not been able to show what I can do.[LNB]'I know my form has to be right for City before he can pick me, but if he gives me my chance I am sure I can take it with both hands, just like I did before.[LNB] On the ball: Richards has the next week to train at Manchester City instead of linking-up on international duty[LNB]'Jones and Smalling have been doing well for Manchester United.[LNB]'If the manager wants to give them a chance it is up to him, there is no point in me moaning about it.[LNB]'I know what I've got to do - keep working hard - and that's what I'll do.'[LNB] Toure of duty will hurt City after Yaya's masterclass rescues win for league leadersJohnson signs five-year deal at Man City as he looks to make Euro 2012 squadMan City's Spanish star Silva plots England's downfall at WembleyAll the latest Manchester City news, features and opinion [LNB]
