Slaven Bilic says that he would consider naming West Ham captain Mark Noble in the England squad if he was in place of Gareth Southgate.
Inside, the 29-year-old has not featured for the national team. Even though he was part of the England youth team setup at almost every level, he has been a forgotten man when it comes to international career.
This has also resulted in Noble being unable to secure a move away from West Ham. The lack of international appearances has not convinced major European clubs to take a look at the player. Yet, West Ham manager Slaven Bilic says that he has seen enough quality within the 29-year-old to suggest that he will be a more than capable player at the international level.
Southgate is expected to experiment with a couple of players for the upcoming friendly before switching to ausual formation for the key game against Lithuania."He was recognised last season as a player who should have played in the Euro Championships squad. I was surprised he didn't.But now we have a new England manager, we are playing well, Mark is playing well, and at 29 he is at a good age. Of course he has to fight for his place with some great players, but if he continues to play well he should have a chance. He is reliable, good in a group and is a leader. Gareth Southgate will see that," said Bilic.