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would bardo have made england squad

Discussion in 'Sunderland' started by Commachio, May 28, 2011.

  1. Commachio

    Commachio Rambo 2021

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    If bardo hadn't opted for scotland, would he have made it to full england honours?

    Found this article on his view.



    PHIL Bardsley insists he has no regrets at turning his back on England as he bids for international silverware.


     The Sunderland defender is expected to regain his place in the Scotland line-up for tomorrow’s Carling Nations Cup decider with Ireland, after a hip injury restricted him to a substitute’s role in Wednesday’s win over Wales.

    Victory for Craig Levein’s men would see them lift the trophy and cap a memorable season for Sunderland Player of the Year Bardsley.

    The 25-year-old has been one of the most consistent full-backs in the Premier League and would surely have come into Fabio Capello’s thinking, with England short on options at right-back.

    Tottenham’s Kyle Walker has again been called into the senior England squad for next week’s friendly with Switzerland despite making less than 20 Premier League appearances.

    But after failing to earn any England recognition at under-21 level during his time at Manchester United, Bardsley remains happy to have chosen Scotland after qualifying through his Glasgow-born father.

    Bardsley told the Echo: “I don’t regret it one bit.

    “I had an opportunity when I was at Man United to represent England U21s and stuff and it never really happened for me.

    “I’m enjoying playing for Scotland and enjoy going away with them.

    “I’ve played four games already, which is not bad in a couple of months. Hopefully I can keep playing.”

    Bardsley admits this season has been the best of his career after resolving to fight for his place at the Stadium of Light last summer.

    The former Manchester United man knows he must continue his good form next season, although he is pleased that he heads into the summer on the back of Sunderland’s first top 10 finish in a decade.

    He added: “It’s been great this season. I feel like I’ve had the best season of my career and I have to do what I did all over again.

    “The first half of the season was tremendous.

    “But then we lost crucial players, which was a crucial factor.

    “We got some crucial results in the last few weeks of the season which allowed us to get into the top 10.

    “We’ve dug in during difficult circumstances over the last few weeks
     
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  2. Steven Royston O'Neill

    Steven Royston O'Neill Well-Known Member

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  3. Gil T Azell

    Gil T Azell Well-Known Member

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    No.
    Good honest 100%er but not at top level in my eyes.
     
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  4. Vincemac

    Vincemac Well-Known Member

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    again not good enough sorry <bubbly>
     
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  5. Chappaz

    Chappaz Active Member

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    Crapello barely even looks at anyone up north. He'll **** off Glen Johnson all day long.
     
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  6. Dazzla_FTM

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    He could score 15 goals a season from left back and keep the top wingers in his pocket, but unfortunately he wears red and white so never would have happened
     
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  7. poolie_mackem

    poolie_mackem Well-Known Member

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    not good enough

    his hard work and effect hides the fact he is an average player at the end of the day

    the new Danny Collins
     
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  8. Steven Royston O'Neill

    Steven Royston O'Neill Well-Known Member

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    cant see me sleeping tonight after that image
     
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  9. master-simpson

    master-simpson Well-Known Member

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    No - sorry McBardo.

    Lol Bart
     
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  10. Dorset

    Dorset Well-Known Member

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    No from me as well. An honest, hard working full back, but not England international standard.
     
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  11. billofengland

    billofengland Well-Known Member

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    plainly NO
     
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  12. Nads

    Nads Well-Known Member

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    More importantly, do you think he just heard the word 'crucially' as he seems rather fond of it...
     
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