Dowing wants a recall
Middlesbrough winger Stewart Downing is determined to force his way back into Fabio Capello's England plans.
Downing was selected for Capello's provisional 30-man squad for Wednesday's friendly with Switzerland only to not make the final cut.
Aston Villa's Ashley Young appears likely to start on the left against the Swiss, but Downing is keen to be back in the fold.
He insists he will not complain about being left out and has vowed to work hard in his bid to add to his 16 England caps.
Head down
"That's football, there's no point moaning about it," Downing told Sky Sports News. "I've just got to get my head down and keep playing well, and hopefully Fabio Capello will pick me again.
"There is no point whinging and moaning, and going in the papers saying this and that, you might as well get your head down and keep playing.
"That's what he's looking for. He's looking for performances on the field and that's the only way I can do my talking."
Capello has already laid down rules for his regime and Downing expects the setup to be different compared to that of previous England coaches.
He added: "I've spoken to a few of the lads there, Jonathan Woodgate especially, and he said it's totally different.
"He is a strict person, but he gets results. It's looking good and hopefully I can be part of that."
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