Former NUFC & England star makes huge claim about Jonjo Shelvey, provoking some interesting reactions
Speaking on BBC 5 Live during England's woeful performance against Slovenia last night, former Newcastle United and England star Chris Waddle has called for Jonjo Shelvey to gain a call up, stating he is the 'best' long distance passer he's ever seen.
A big claim from Waddle, however he later added that he unfortunately doesn't see it happening, fearing he won't get a call up for 'reasons we don't know'.
England looked woefully short of creativity from midfield last night and Waddle said the following during the game on BBC Radio 5 Live, suggesting the NUFC midfielder should be given his chance to give the Three Lions something they were dearly missing last night:
“People knock me down when I say it, but Jonjo Shelvey is the best I’ve seen at passing the ball at distance.
“But he won’t get in the squad for reasons we don’t know.”
There's certainly a big opportunity for Jonjo between now and next summers World Cup, however Waddle's comments did provoke quite a mixed response on social media:
https://twitter.com/DannyHayes_/status/916023642940755969
https://twitter.com/stevewallwork/status/914936208832319489
Let us know your thoughts. Has Waddle got a point or does Shelvey have a long way to go before he can be considered for the national team?
