article_snippet: Gareth Southgate's team will play at least one friendly between the end of the season (May 24) and the start of the tournament on June 17.
article_snippet: Personally speaking, playing for England at Under-21 level at a tournament is more important than a friendly in Australia. '
article_snippet: If he needs a rest, there's a great opportunity when the season ends before our Under-21s get together to give he a rest. '
article_snippet: You can't expect me in good faith to say: 'oh no, I understand he shouldn't be resting for the 42-hour round trip to Australia, he should be doing that and then resting when our Under-21s pitch up.'
article_snippet: Don't forget these decisions are sometimes commercial and taken out of a coach's hands.'