Mark Noble – Ignored by: Everyone. Always. Good Shout? No.

Come on Hodgson.

What does this man have to do to get a chance?

He’s captained every U-age in existence, and has one of the most consistent playing records in the entirety of the Premier League.

He completes far more passes and creates more opportunities than many of his midfield contemporaries, and has captained West Ham (in Kevin Nolan’s absence) to a high-flying fourth place in the league heading into the break.

Of the eleven midfielders selected, nine of them are from clubs lower in the league than West Ham.

Whilst I’m so pleased for Downing, it must sting a bit for Noble to see his teammate called up for England after a few great weeks, when Noble’s been overlooked for years.