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England for the English

Was Jack Wiltshire's comments an insult to the likes of Pietersen, Trott, Kieswetter et al?

posted on 10/10/13

Wilshere never said born in England.
His example was himself going to Spain for 5 years to play football and suddenly representing them, completely different.

comment by Lefty (U17934)

posted on 10/10/13

What did he mean by 'English'?

posted on 10/10/13

"What did he mean by 'English'?"

How do I know. His example was as I said going to Spain (a country he has no connection to in anyway, hanging about for 5 years and then representing their country).
But it's been being spun as him saying you must be born in England which simply isn't true.

People love getting angry about nothing.

I wouldn't mind but it's not as if Januzaj is ever going to want to play for England and cannot play for them anyway.
It's a farcical news story to fill the back pages during the drab international break.

posted on 10/10/13

Jack is a young lad who probably got his words slightly mixed up. It's down to FIFA to set the rules and benchmarks. However, it does get silly at times. One thing I certainly don't agree with is players representing two different countries in sport. The two Irish lads that have already played for Ireland, shouldn't be in the England team- in my opinion.

posted on 10/10/13

Neon,

Must be a very sad day for you. Tendu has just confirmed he'll retire after making a century vs the windies at home. No wonder you guys were reluctant to tour Saffers in November .

Anyways great player, but wonder how his fans will react.

comment by Lefty (U17934)

posted on 10/10/13

I would have been sad a few years ago. But the team has kicked on and playing some good cricket.

If he goes now, it will be a good time to now out

posted on 10/10/13

I would have been sad a few years ago. But the team has kicked on and playing some good cricket
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Think you need to show him a bit more respect than that in all fairness. He carried you through thick and think for 20+ years, now you're dismissing him as a nobody.

comment by Lefty (U17934)

posted on 10/10/13

I was highlighting the fact it would be a good time to retire. Actually a perfect time.

Not sure how you got to the conclusion I'm writing him of off as a nobody

posted on 15/10/13

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