The father of Hull City winger Thomas Ince admits his son has turned down England U21 selection.
Ince Jr, on-loan with Derby County, rejected a call-up this week.
Former Manchester United and Liverpool captain Ince told the Daily Mail: "Tom has played 18 times for the Under 21s and really enjoyed it and found it beneficial - so this is not a snub, that's rubbish.
"He is 23 years of age and has already played in the Euros in Israel. He has experienced that, which was great.
"If he was 20 years old we would not be having this conversation, he would be going to the Euros, no doubt about it.
"But the last year or so from a club point of view has been difficult for him. He's been all over the place. He went to Hull last summer and has then been on loan at Forest and Derby, where he's doing well now.
"We forget that he had three years at Blackpool pretty much playing by himself at a young age, and that had an effect.
"He needs to get a good rest and make sure he is ready to go next season. He needs to start finding some stability. He needs to get himself in a position to play regular football in the Premier League."
