PAUL INCE has urged Fabio Capello to hand Stephen Warnock a shock England call-up.
The Blackburn star has been a revelation in midfield in recent weeks after switching from his normal role at left-back.
He has been asked to cover for the injured duo of David Dunn and Steven Reid, and has responded with some man-of-the-match performances.
Ince, whose side travel to West Brom today, believes Warnock outshone England regular Gareth Barry against Aston Villa in midweek.
Now he reckons Warnock should be given another chance to shine on the biggest stage of all and be included in England boss Capello’s plans.
Ince said: “Stephen has been unbelievable for us recently. He’s given me a massive dilemma now after doing so well in midfield.
“I knew he could do that role but he’s been a total revelation. If I knew how good he was going to be in midfield I might have been able to save a few quid in the transfer market!
“He can run, pass, tackle, shoot with both feet. He can do it all. I don’t see why he can’t be in the England squad.
Ince has ordered his defence to sharpen up and stop conceding soft goals following the 3-2 defeat at Villa Park.
He added: “We don’t seem to be learning from what teams are doing to us.