Green: no explanation

  • by Matthew O'Greel
  • Sunday, 7th October 2007

Hammers keeper Rob Green says he is mystified as to his continued omission from the national squad.

Like the vast majority of United supporters, Steve McClaren's latest decision to ignore Green for the forthcoming European Championship qualifiers has stumped the 27-year-old stopper.

"You try to work logic and sense into these things and the only thing you can say is they don't regard me as good enough," said a perplexed Green last night.

"I've had no explanation from England. I only found out I wasn't in the squad when it came up on Teletext. No-one has contacted me.

"From my point of view I am playing as well as I have done in my career. When I was at Norwich - in the Championship - I got told I was good enough to be in the squad.

"Now I am playing for West Ham in the Premiership and playing well, it seems I'm not good enough."

Meanwhile Alan Curbishley has spoken of his sadness over the injury to Dean Ashton which has once again prevented him from making his full international debut.

"It's a big blow for England, but it's also a big blow for us as we have injuries aplenty up front," said Curbishley following yesterday's 1-0 defeat at Villa Park.

"It all depends how badly he has hurt his ligaments. We will have to wait and see, but I would say things are looking a bit tight for the next two weeks.

"You feel sorry for the lad because he has had his fair share of bad luck and has worked ever so hard to get himself back fit and playing."

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