West Ham United boss Sam Allardyce feels Stewart Downing is deserving of an England recall.
At 30, he has been a key reason for West Ham recording their best start to a campaign since 2000, creating 30 chances for team-mates. Only Chelsea's Cesc Fabregas (35) and Southampton's Dusan Tadic (31) can post better numbers in this department.
Allardyce said: "If they need a central midfield player either in the three or in the hole, it's well worth having a look at him the way he's played this year. He's not under the radar for England. Roy will have everybody on the radar, believe you me.
"They have already recognised that Stewart has taken a different position.
"Whether that fits into his shape of play that's up to Roy to decide, but certainly Stewart is making big strides to say, 'Here I am, I'm playing really, really well'."
