da dobrowin： Jonjo Shelvey has added one more pundit to his fan club this weekend, after Danny Murphy backed the Newcastle midfielder for a World Cup spot.
da betcris： Newcastle fans were outraged last month when the likes of Jake Livermore and Lewis Cook were picked in Gareth Southgate’s England squad over Jonjo Shelvey.
Shelvey has been in fabulous form this season, particularly since Christmas, and fans have often felt their players don’t get the respect they deserve from the mainstream media.
Murphy has praised Shelvey’s influence for the Magpies though, telling Match of the Day viewers Shelvey is “the best England have got” when it comes to breaking down packed defences.
“In terms of opening up a packed defence, Shelvey is the best England have got. I understand the issues with the other side of his game, discipline and defensive responsibility, but I would be taking him to the World Cup,” the 41 year-old said.
Murphy played nine times for England, but never at a major tournament.
Shelvey has gone from strength to strength in recent months, dominating Manchester United’s expensive midfield in the recent win at St. James’ and showcasing his quick thinking on Saturday with one incredible free kick pass to Dwight Gayle.
If the 26 year-old continues his fine form, he could even be in with a shout of starting in England’s relatively weak midfield.
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