Graeme Le Saux Says Danny Drinkwater was right to snub England call-up - Report

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Graeme Le Saux defends Chelsea star Danny Drinkwater over England snub

Drinkwater signed for Chelsea on transfer deadline day but a number of injury setbacks meant he had to wait until October 25 to make his Blues debut.

The 27-year-old, who cost £35m from Leicester, featured in Chelsea’s last four games before the international break - coming off the bench in three of those.

But Drinkwater rejected an England call-up for friendlies against Germany and Brazil as he continues his rehabilitation.

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He came in for some heavy criticism - despite England head coach Gareth Southgate admitting he had no problems with the midfielder’s decision - with former Three Lions striker Alan Shearer saying he should never pay for his country again.

Chelsea stars training during international break

 

CHELSEA stars that have been overlooked by their countries were pictured training during the international break.

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“I think with players in Danny’s position, you have to put your trust in the club’s medical staff”

Graeme Le Saux

But Chelsea legend Le Saux believes Drinkwater was right to listen to the club’s medical staff and is confident it will not impact his hopes of a spot in Southgate’s World Cup squad this summer.

“I think with players in Danny’s position, you have to put your trust in the club’s medical staff,” Betfairambassador Le Saux said.

“If they’re saying he could be over the injury in a week with some rest then that has to be the priority.

Drinkwater scores impressive goal during Chelsea training

 

“I don’t buy into the perception that he’ll never play for England again.

“If he’s fit and playing well for Chelsea on a regular basis then Gareth will have to call him up as we lack depth in midfield.

“If that comes to pass then I’d expect Danny to grasp the opportunity with both hands.”

Chelsea are back in action tomorrow when they take on West Brom at The Hawthorns looking to make it four Premier League wins on the bounce.