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Leicester winger Albrighton admits some frustration over England snub

Leicester City winger Marc Albrighton admits some frustration over his lack of England recognition.

Since moving from Aston Villa in 2014, Albrighton has become an integral member of the Leicester squad, featuring in every match of their Premier League-winning campaign in the 2015-16 season.

"If I get to the end of my career and I have not played for my country it will probably be a bit of a disappointment in that way," the winger told Sky Sports News.

"But in terms of regrets I'd say no [I don't have any] because I don't think I could have done any more.

"I wouldn't say that I have let myself down with performances that mean I haven't got into the England squad. I think I have done everything I can to get myself into contention to get a call-up.

"It hasn't been but I'm not going to argue with anyone about that. I'm not going to call out anyone and say 'I should be in the squad'. That's not who I am and how I work.

"I'll keep trying my hardest. Maybe one day [it will happen]. You do sometimes see the odd 30-year-old get a call-up now and again, so it would be great if I could. If I can't then it was not to. I'm a strong believer in fate and if it's not to be, it's not to be."

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