Good form led to an international call-up a year later, attracting the attention of several European clubs.

He received his first international call-up for an under-17 friendly tournament in July 2008.

He received his first international call-up for the Russian national team in 2004.

He also received many international call-ups from the various Dutch youth squads.

He earned in 2004 also a full international call-up from Senegal.

By 1999-2000 though he had rediscovered his confidence and was being touted for an international call-up.

His next international call-up came a year later against Wales.

He is now an integral part of their first team, and his good performances led to an international call-up.

The following players on the club have received international call-ups during the season or within the previous year:

His good performances led to an international call-up in 2010.