Shawcross relaxed over England snub

Shawcross, who won his solitary senior Three Lions cap as a substitute in a friendly in 2012, once again missed out on selection for the current round of internationals.

The 27-year-old centre-back did not get a look-in this time even after John Stones had to be withdrawn due to injury, with Calum Chambers the man called up as a replacement.

Shawcross remains eligible to play for Wales, but has insisted for some time that he is not considering that as an option.

Regarding his ongoing battle to get back into the England team, he told The Sentinel: "It's up to the manager to pick me and if he doesn't I've just got to carry on playing well for Stoke

"I made a decision a couple of years ago to play for England

I've got one cap and I want more

If it happens, it happens.

"It doesn't bother me if I don't get picked

If I get picked, brilliant; if I don't, it doesn't really bother me.

"My form over last season and the start of this season, I'm pleased with it

All I can do is keep clean sheets and win games for Stoke."

On Arsenal defender Chambers, Shawcross added: "He's a brilliant player who's got a bright future.

"The England manager decided he wanted him in his squad and I've got no complaints.

"If I don't get into the England squad until I retire, I will have no frustration

I'm just happy to be playing."

Source : PA

Source: PA