Rakitic, 28, has fallen out of favour at the Nou Camp in recent weeks and the club will not stop him if he wants to leave. Im English and proud to be English — part of your identity as a national team has to be pride in the shirt. ostovRex Features4Paul Pogba was taken off for Marouane Fellaini in Europa League clashMost read in footballThe unexpected guestIn today's Striker, Nick is welcomed to Florida at gunpoint - but there's a bigger shock in store. Similarly, crowd trouble was the issue on this occasion as well. Sundays opportunist strike was his first for the Three Lions since he scored twice in an 8-0 victory in San Marino back in March 2013. Im not talking about being in the starting team, just being part of the squad and having the opportunity to work with players of that quality. I told the lads before the game that Id get a chance with the cut-back in the box and thats exactly what happened. Manager Southgate tried to convince the winger, 24, not to feature for Ivory Coast in Januarys African Nations Cup. Bruce said: “Everyone agrees that Sam needed to go and play football. With Cech expected to be out for at least a month after picking up a calf injury against West Brom, those fans will get their wish.