The game, a European Championship qualifier, had been arranged for a Sunday, the day after a full league program in England.

Although he played in several of the 2009 European Championship qualifiers, he did not make the 23-man squad for the tournament.

He was called up to the U-21's for several 2011 European Championship qualifiers but did not leave the bench.

He was promoted to the U21s and called up for several 2009 European Championship qualifiers, but missed out of the final tournament squad.

He made his debut in a 2008 European Under-19 Championship qualifier against France under-19.

He was called up for several European Championship qualifiers but withdrew after being ruled out with an injury sustained during training.

The win secured England a place in the playoff stage of the 2007 Under-21 European Championship qualifiers.

He was recalled to the U21 side for several 2011 European Championship qualifiers.

All three fixtures occurred during European Championship qualifiers.

On 13 October 2009, he made his U-21 debut in a 2011 European Championship qualifier.