Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic says Chris Smalling is proving England were wrong not to take him to the World Cup last summer.
Smalling scored in victory at Watford on Saturday.
Matic, who was sent off on the day, said: "I was surprised that he did not go to the World Cup because he has played for Manchester United regularly.
"I was surprised but it was the decision of the coach of course. Chris is great. As you see, in the box he is always dangerous.
"Last season he scored some important goals for us. "