Gary Lineker suggested that West Ham ace Aaron Cresswell is pushing for an England call-up, when speaking on Match of the Day (07/11, 22:34).
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The 30-year-old has been in superb form for the Hammers this season.
The Liverpool-born ace’s turnaround has been quite sensational.
When playing as a left-back for West Ham last term, Cresswell struggled and many fans wanted him gone.
He has flourished in a new role this season, however.
David Moyes moved Cresswell back into a back three after the Hammers’ opening day defeat to Newcastle at the London Stadium.
And the former Ipswich Town man hasn’t looked back.
Cresswell seems to be ideally suited to playing as the left-sided centre-back in a three man defence. He has made great contributions going forward as well, with three assists to his name in eight Premier League appearances so far this season.
Signed for just £4 million from Ipswich Town in 2014 (Mirror), Cresswell has been a great servant for West Ham.
And Gary Lineker thinks it’s about time he got his just reward.
He told BBC’s Match of the Day:
“Aaron Cresswell is not in the England squad but he must be knocking on the door.”
Lineker is right. Cresswell should be pushing for an England call-up. But in all honesty, it will take a lot to convince Gareth Southgate that he is good enough for a major tournament with just seven months to go.
He already has three caps for the Three Lions to his name. Perhaps that is all he will achieve.
We don’t mind though. As long as he keeps performing for West Ham, that’s all that matters to us.
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