Source: Daily_Mail
Matthew Etherington is the third most creative player in England, Tony Pulis tells Fabio Capello
[LNB]Matthew Etherington's scintillating form at Stoke City should be recognised with international honours, according to Tony Pulis. [LNB]Etherington's manager is his biggest fan but Pulis said there are hard facts to back up his opinion that the winger should earn his first England cap when Fabio Capello's men face Montenegro atWembley on October 12 in a Euro 2012 qualifier. [LNB]Of the 11 goals Stoke have scored in all competitions this season, Etherington has claimed a hand in nine of them - four via crosses, four from corners and one from a free-kick.[LNB] England class: Matthew Etherington's form over the last two seasons merits international recognition says Tony Pulis [LNB]It is an assist record bettered only by two title-chasing players: Manchester United's Nani and Chelsea's Didier Drogba.[LNB]'Matty has been brilliant for us this season and built on the great form he showed last year,' said Pulis.[LNB]'He set the bar high after winning the player-of-the-year award, butthe statistics show exactly what impact he's been making since.[LNB]'His form has been England class this season. [LNB] Top providers: Etherington's assist record is bettered only by Chelsea's Didier Drogba and Manchester United's Nani[LNB]'It'snot just his quality on the ball, but his exceptional work-rate.[LNB]'It's up to Fabio Capello where England is concerned, but I know what I would do.'[LNB]One of the men who benefits directly from Etherington's quality, Ricardo Fuller, could make an unexpected return against Blackburn on Saturday. [LNB][LNB]The Jamaican thought he had fractured his shoulder in a collision at Newcastle last weekend and was set for a long spell on the sidelines. [LNB]But X-rays have revealed no fracture and, while he is undergoing further tests to ascertain the problem, he could be fit to play on Saturday, although Pulis may allow the striker to use the two-week international to recover fully. I don't care what people say I'm good enough for the top! Stoke striker Kenwyne Jones making waves at the BritanniaStoke boss Pulis hails 'unplayable' Jones after victory at NewcastleKenwyne Jones's fines are fine by Stoke City team-matesSTOKE CITY FC
