Toronto FC striker Jermain Defoe insists he never ducked England duty while with Tottenham.
Harry Redknapp, who managed Spurs between 2008 and 2012, said that a number of players during his time at White Hart Lane had asked to be excused from representing the national team, but the now QPR boss refused to give any names.
"I've always been available for England and not once pulled out of a squad when I'm not injured," he told The Sun.
"Playing for my country has been the pinnacle of my career. When Roy Hodgson rang me to say I was not in the squad this summer, it was the most devastating news I'd ever received.
He added: "I still want to play for my country because all I have ever done is score goals and, if called upon, I will be on a plane to play for England."
