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 tomorrowâs Carling Nations Cup decider with Ireland, after a hip injury restricted him to a substituteâs role in Wednesdayâs win over Wales. Victory for Craig Leveinâs 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 Capelloâs thinking, with England short on options at right-back. Tottenhamâs Kyle Walker has again been called into the senior England squad for next weekâs 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: âI donât regret it one bit. âI had an opportunity when I was at Man United to represent England U21s and stuff and it never really happened for me. âIâm enjoying playing for Scotland and enjoy going away with them. âIâve played four games already, which is not bad in a couple of months. Hopefully I can keep playing.â 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 Sunderlandâs first top 10 finish in a decade. He added: âItâs been great this season. I feel like Iâve had the best season of my career and I have to do what I did all over again. âThe first half of the season was tremendous. âBut then we lost crucial players, which was a crucial factor. âWe got some crucial results in the last few weeks of the season which allowed us to get into the top 10. âWeâve dug in during difficult circumstances over the last few weeks
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
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