But he told Four Four Two: "No matter what, no matter how the news is presented to you, it's always disappointing when you're told you're not in the squad or you're not in the team.
"But I'm someone who's very rational around those kinds of things. I know how difficult it must be. You've got so many options, so many decisions to make, and I''ll never hold it against a manager for making that decision.
"Every player thinks they should start. It's natural. You think 'I can win games and I can help the team'. You believe you're good enough and you need that belief. So no matter what, no matter who you pick, you're always making the wrong decision - it's a lose-lose situation.
"When I was younger, I dreamt of being able to play for my country, to win trophies for my country, to be part of England teams that win titles. I've still got those ambitions, and every time I'm able to wear the shirt, words don't really describe it."