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Young eyes England recall

14 Feb 2008 - 12:18:23

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Middlesbrough defender Luke Young is hoping to play his way back into England contention under new coach Fabio Capello.

The 28-year-old full-back was a notable omission from the Italian's first England squad earlier this month after his impressive club form for the Teessiders this season.

However, despite not featuring for England for more than two years, the former Tottenham and Charlton Athletic defender has not given up hope of representing his country.

Young's last international appearance came in a friendly against Argentina in November 2005.

"I've been in and around squads and close to it but I'm just trying to do what I can do at club level," he told the club's official website.

"I'm enjoying myself here and I've settled really quickly. I love playing up here.

"If it comes along in the future I'm up for it and I'd be excited to get in the squad.

"I'm 28 now so it might be pushing it a bit to start an international career now. If he ever called for me I'd be delighted to go though."

Young joined Boro in the summer in a £2.5million transfer and has made 27 appearances for the north-east club.