Peter Crouch commits to England

08 June 2011 12:36
Share[LNB]Peter Crouch has confirmed that he intends to carry on playing international football. [LNB]Crouch was unhappy at being overlooked by England manager Fabio Capello in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Switzerland. [LNB] Committed: Peter Crouch (centre) will remain available to England manager Fabio Capello[LNB]Despite an impressive record of 22 goals in 42 games, Crouch did not make the bench at Wembley, with Capello favouring Fulham's Bobby Zamora over the Tottenham striker. [LNB]Crouch admits he was disappointed to be left out but said at no point will he turn his back on his country. [LNB]The Tottenham striker said: 'Do I want to carry on playing for England? Yeah, of course. I would never give up playing for my country at any stage. It's an honour.'[LNB] Sidelined: Crouch's last appearance for England came against France at Wembley last November[LNB]Crouch's only start since May 2010 was in the Euro 2012 qualifier with Montenegro at Wembley in October - and he was taken off and replaced by Kevin Davies in a match which finished goalless.[LNB]Since then the former Liverpool and Portsmouth striker has been restricted to a substitute's appearance in the November friendly against France.[LNB]The 30-year-old has not featured in the last three games against Wales, Ghana and now the Swiss.[LNB]But he has made it clear he will still report for duty despite his frustration at being on the periphery of Capello's plans.[LNB]  Crouch set to announce he won't quit England despite Swiss snubCrouch quits Capello's England: Swiss snub last straw for Spurs hitman [LNB] [LNB]  Explore more:People: Kevin Davies, Peter Crouch, Fabio Capello, Bobby Zamora Places: Liverpool, Montenegro, United Kingdom, France, Ghana, Wales, Switzerland

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