Source: Team_Talk
Shawcross eyes England call-up
Stoke defender Ryan Shawcross hopes another impressive season for the Potters will earn him a regular place in the England squad.[LNB] The 22-year-old was rewarded for his impressive displays in the centre of Stoke's defence with a call-up for the friendly clash against Egypt in March, where he was named in the matchday squad but was an unused substitute.[LNB]But the young defender endured a tough conclusion to the season, serving a suspension for the red card following the challenge which broke Aaron Ramsey's leg, as well as a succession of ankle and foot injuries.[LNB]He now hopes to push on again next term and is eyeing a call-up from England boss Fabio Capello, who has spoken of giving youth a chance after the World Cup exit to Germany.[LNB]Shawcross told the Sunday Mirror: "There are a lot of exceptional players out there like John Terry and Rio Ferdinand.[LNB]"They you have other top players like Ledley King, Michael Dawson and Jamie Carragher. It's not easy to get into the England side.[LNB]"But, as was proven in February by Capello, if a player is doing well then he will call you up on merit. It happened to me.[LNB]"Hopefully I can start the new season well and who knows? But I have got to perform with Stoke and that is my primary objective."
