These 4 players will be disappointed with Gareth Southgate’s England squad

Joel Ward

Perhaps the most surprising decision made by Southgate was recalling Stoke defender Glen Johnson, two years since his last England appearance.

The injury to Liverpool’s Nathaniel Clyne paved the way for a right-back to get an opportunity, but there wouldn’t be too many fans up and down the country who saw Johnson as the main candidate for such opportunity.

Crystal Palace’s Joel Ward, however, may have been.

The 26-year-old has been one of the stalwarts of the Eagles defence in recent seasons, and has long been linked with a call-up as a result of consistently solid performances.

He is a full-back that enjoys defending, but also looks to get forward and support the winger in front of him – he produced the cross for Christian Benteke to score at Everton on Friday night.

He certainly deserves a chance, and likely feels a bit aggrieved not to get into this squad.