Manager Southgate tried to convince the winger, 24, not to feature for Ivory Coast in Januarys African Nations Cup. The Croatian, 28, has nine goals and three assists in 23 Serie A starts for the Italian giants and his form has attracted interest from across Europe. I want to feel like there is competition in this teamI am a competitor, I am a champion. Reflecting on the possibility of international retirement, Ramos added: I have not even thought about it yet. Jermain Defoe carries Bradley Lowery onto the pitch at Goodison ParkThree Lions boss Southgate is no. Keep up to date with ALL the FOOTBALL news, gossip and transfers on our pageJermain Defoe shadow box. id ahead of France vs Spain friendlyachapman27th March 20177:14 pmKevin Gameiro admits he’s unsure about Antoine Griezmann’s future at Atletico Madrid. Swansea's Gylfi Sigurdsson calmly scores a penalty given for handballThe Sun. players like Raheem SterlingNow the Sunderland striker is daring to dream of being part of Gareth Southgates World Cup squad in Russia next year. If Philippe Coutinho leaves Anfield then the Liverpool transfer target will have a ready-made place in the Reds attack lying in wait for him.