Beattie eyes England recall
27 Aug 2007 - 14:40:17
Sheffield United striker James Beattie is hoping to regain an England place by banging in the goals for the Championship promotion hopefuls.
The 29-year-old has scored twice in three games since his £4million move to Bramall Lane from Everton and admits that he still harbours hopes of an international recall.
He told the Sheffield Star: "All I'm thinking about at the moment is doing my best for Sheffield United and helping the team do well. That's what I'm totally focused on.
"But of course I'd love to play for England again and it's not something you ever give up on.
"By picking David Nugent when he was in this division with Preston Steve McClaren showed that he's prepared to look outside the Premiership.
"But my job is to help Sheffield United get back there as quick as possible anyway. That's all that is in my mind."
Beattie has won five England caps, with the last coming in December 2003 against Denmark.