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The Middlesbrough winger Stewart Downing Authentic Prada Wallet For Sale Philippines has spoken for the Bicester Village London Prada first time about his recent experience of being jeered by some England fans during the 0-0 draw with Macedonia, while Best Prada Outlet In Florence his team-mate Jonathan Woodgate said yesterday that David Beckham « should » still be a part of Steve McClaren’s squad.

« I was disappointed and annoyed by the reaction, I still am, » Downing told the Northern Echo. « The criticism from fans is part and parcel of football and you just have to get on with it. It doesn’t make it enjoyable though. To single me out was harsh. »

Downing, 22, was left out of England’s next qualifier, the 2-0 defeat in Croatia, a decision that has been viewed as controversial because of Terry Venables’ alleged central involvement in it. The player did not mention Venables or McClaren by name but was clearly disenchanted by the switch to a 3-5-2 Bicester Village Prada Store Number formation and the implications for him as a more orthodox winger.

« The manager [McClaren] said he was changing the system, » he said. « I was frustrated by the way it happened but that’s how things go sometimes. I just want another chance to Black Leather Prada Milano Purse prove him wrong.

« He will keep watching our games, I’m sure, and I want to make sure I keep showing him what I can do. If I do that then my chance will come again. He has always said I will be involved and that’s good to hear. He knows what positions I can play and what I can do so all I want is to be played in the right position. »

Downing played right wing for Boro against Everton last Saturday and had a direct influence on the game and will hope to have the same effect against Newcastle at the Riverside on Sunday. Joining him then, despite reports to the contrary, will be Woodgate.

The defender, who played for Newcastle before his move to Real Madrid, picked up a dead leg in training last week and it kept him out of the Everton game. It was reported that Woodgate could be out for Agatha Ruiz Dela Prada Shoes Uk Best Prada Outlet In Florence three weeks but he said yesterday: « I am fit and it is up to the manager to make a decision on who he plays. »

Talking of Madrid and England Woodgate said he is « surprised » that David Beckham has been left out by club and country lately. « David is a tremendous player singapore, » he said, « I’m surprised at what has happened with Authentic Prada Handbags Usa England. That is what Steve McClaren decided to do and everyone is entitled to their opinion, he is the manager. But I think David is still a world-class player and he should be in the England squad, but I’m not the manager.

« I didn’t see any deterioration in his game, he went to training every day and worked as hard as anyone. He’s a great pro. He still produces a cross out of nowhere. If you look at the World Cup, how many of our goals did he set Authentic Prada Handbags For Cheap up? And he scored one. »

Birmingham’s manager Steve Bruce has been told he will remain in his job – at least for the immediate future. Bruce held talks over the telephone with the chairman David Gold and the co-owner David Sullivan yesterday after the team’s 1-0 defeat by Norwich at St Andrew’s on Tuesday night.

It is understood no ultimatum was issued to Bruce but he is acutely aware results must improve if he wants to remain in the role he has occupied for the past five years. Birmingham play Derby, West Bromwich and Coventry next, three games which could decide his future.

The former Manchester United captain reiterated his determination to Sullivan and Gold to turn around Ap Lei Chau Prada Factory Outlet Birmingham’s fortunes despite growing unrest among supporters. A small band of fans chanted « We want Bruce out » towards the end of the defeat against Norwich.

That setback resulted in Birmingham dropping down to ninth in the Championship and they have collected two points from the last 15. Bruce described his team’s performance against Norwich as « a horror show ».