But Monk he told me he wants to stay at the club and feels like he is being forced out. He likes England and loves the supporters.

For someone who has been bombed out to sit on the bench for the U21's with a bunch of 15 year olds he used his experience well and was vocal and encouraging throughout, plus he showed a lot more class and ability on the ball than anyone else on the pitch.

Elliot Lee and Seb Lletget though? No chance either will ever make it. Ditto Josh Cullen who seems to have been around for years and still looks about 14; a skinny, scrawny version of Mark Noble.