Reminder that this is the same
Michael Keane who in May last year was phoning Gareth Southgate when he wasn’t picked for England!!
'I was frustrated because I expected to be in and called him (Southgate) that night and had a conversation with him.
Obviously I'm going to keep what was said between ourselves but I know the door is still open. I've just got to keep playing well and see what happens.
'I'm getting more experienced now and think it's good to sometimes have an open, honest conversation with your manager to see where you can do better.
I think he appreciated me giving him a call as well. It was definitely worthwhile for me getting clarity.’
Yes Michael- mainly because it gave him a hilarious anecdote to tell his mates down the pub!