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Stoke winger Pennant holds out England hopes

Stoke City winger Jermaine Pennant hopes to win over his doubters.

Pennant has a target of a first England call-up.

"I've never been mentioned for England. Even playing in a Champions League final didn't mean anything," Pennant told the Mail on Sunday. "Maybe the off-the-pitch incidents and misdemeanours have played a big part. Maybe that's why I am overlooked.

"But that's wrong. I'd be a responsible member of the England squad. I always work for the manager. 'I don't give [Stoke manager] Tony Pulis problems so why would I give Fabio Capello a problem? I'm not a person who goes into a dressing room and causes aggro.

"Sometimes, I'm a bit lively and bubbly, but that isn't a bad thing. I'm not disrespectful to people, I'm not rude to managers. I listen to what they say. I'd still like a chance for England."

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