Thomas Tuchel, the manager of England, has been instructed to look beyond the typical suspects and call up a “sensational player” who continues to be overlooked despite having received his one and only cap in 2018.
At the beginning of this month, Tuchel named his first 26-man squad in preparation for World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia. However, a number of players who were in excellent form in the Premier League were not included in the squad.
After Tuchel sent a text message to Adam Wharton, the midfielder, prior to Crystal Palace’s Premier League match against Ipswich Town, many people predicted that Wharton would be called up to the active roster. However, Wharton did not receive a call-up.
Additionally, Elliot Anderson, who has been outstanding for Nottingham Forest throughout the current season, was overlooked, along with his teammate Morgan Gibbs-White. However, Gibbs-White was eventually called up to replace Cole Palmer.
In addition, Lewis Cook was not selected to play alongside players such as Jordan Henderson, Curtis Jones, and Morgan Rodgers, despite the fact that he has been an essential component of Andoni Iraola’s Bournemouth team, which has been achieving remarkable success as of late.
A mere four years after placing a wager of £500 on his grandson winning a Three Lions cap before he turned 26, Cook made his debut for the England senior squad in March 2018, when he came on against Italy. This moment made his grandfather £17,000. Cook’s grandfather had placed the wager on his grandson winning a Three Lions cap before he turned 26.
As a consequence of this, he distinguished himself as the first player from Bournemouth to ever play for England at the senior level.
Seven years later, however, the midfielder that Iraola holds in such high regard has not been able to play for his country since then.
This past weekend, the topic of Cook’s potential future at the international level was extensively discussed on the radio station talkSPORT. Former Bournemouth teammate Charlie Daniels also took part in the conversation, offering his thoughts on his chances under Tuchel.
In the conversation, co-host Barry Glendenning posed the question, “What on earth does Lewis Cook have to do to get another England call-up?” “I think he’s a sensational player, but he just keeps getting overlooked.”
Daniels, who had the opportunity to play alongside Cook at the Vitality Stadium for a period of four years, responded by saying, “Yeah, he is such a consistent player.” I am in agreement with you. At the very least, I believe he ought to be participating in a conversation, if not actually being a member of that squad.
“He’s excelled, and with the club doing so well, you think that he’s at least got to be in a conversation of being involved in hopefully the next squads and then moving forward.”
“He’s at an age now where he’s done it week in and week out, season after season,” Daniels continued while referring to the player. In light of this, there is no reason why he shouldn’t be.”
Andoni Iraola, the manager of Bournemouth, was recently questioned about whether or not Tuchel ought to give the midfielder a chance to play for the national team.
I have a deep affection for Lewis Cook. I believe that he is an exceptionally talented player. It is the same way that you asked me when Dom Solanke was here for the first season,” he said in an interview with BBC Sport. “I am very fortunate to have him as a member of our team.”
Although I am not aware of the new manager’s intentions, I believe that he is very good for us. Although I am not aware of his thoughts, the only thing I can say is that, in my opinion, Cook is a very good player, and I consider myself extremely fortunate to have him.
Iraola continued by saying, “Thomas Tuchel is most likely analysing not twenty-five but possibly one hundred English players.” Because you always want the best for your players, we will be happy if it happens for him personally. Our players are always your top priority.
Based on his performances for Bournemouth this season, what are your thoughts on whether or not Cook should be called up to the national team? Leave a comment below and let us know.
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