Palace chairman Steve Parish has been critical of England for allowing the ex-Manchester United ace to slip through the net. The defensive midfielder, 22, would offer competition to NGolo Kante as the Blues first-choice holding midfielder. Im English and proud to be English — part of your identity as a national team has to be pride in the shirt. In November I had the chance to look a little bit further — but I was pleased with the squad. 2Colombian playmaker James Rodriguez looks set to depart Real Madrid this summer after falling out of favour under coach Zinedine Zidane. Getty Images7Carles Puyol is a Barcelona icon who graduated through club’s academyRex Features. England boss Gareth Southgate substituted the winger during the 2-0 win over Lithuania at the weekend. There is also the looming return of Wojciech Szczesny, who returns on loan from Roma this summer. Utd in 'talks with Neymar's agent over £173m move and £416k-a-week deal'STAT ATTACKChelsea boss Antonio Conte is the best ever Premier League manager. Mboula, has admirers across Europes biggest leagues and seen as the biggest star.