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West Ham winger Downing: No chance with England under Hodgson

West Ham United winger Stewart Downing doesn't believe he'll play for England again with Roy Hodgson in charge.

He won the last of his 34 caps in a 1-0 win in Norway in May 2012, Hodgson's first game as England coach.

"I'd never say my England career was over but, if I am realistic, I don't think I will get a chance while Roy Hodgson is in charge," said Downing to the London Evening Standard. "The only thing I can do is keep playing well and if injuries happen, you never know, he might change his mind.

"If he doesn't pick me that's fair enough, it's his opinion. He did pick me for the Euros but didn't play me and after that I didn't get selected again. He hadn't really seen me but maybe I didn't fit into his systems or he wanted to go for younger players - I honestly don't know.

"I'm still only 30 and maybe if I don't get an opportunity under this England coach, it could still happen further down the line."

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