Tom Ince has told Gareth Southgate that he does not want to play for England Under 21s . The 23-year-old – currently on loan at Derby County from Hull City - has 18 caps for the young Three Lions and has been a key part of the set-up under Southgate . But Ince , after a discussion with dad Paul , has decided he no longer wants to be considered for selection , ruling him out of this summer ’ s European Championships in Czech Republic . Tom Ince has been left out of the latest England Under 21 squad by Gareth Southgate at his own request . Ince , currently on loan at Derby County , has been a regular under Southgate but will now not be selected . Southgate said : ‘ I have had discussions with Tom and his dad over the last week or so and he has decided he does not want to be considered for the Under 21s . ‘ I have to say I was surprised . He has obviously been a regular for us all the way through the campaign . But he feels at this moment in time he has got some priorities at club level . There is some uncertainty about where he is going to be at club level next season. ’ Ince has had a whirlwind year in club football , moving from Blackpool to Hull City in a deal that involved a drawn-out £2million compensation case between the two clubs . It even looked like Ince could have moved abroad at one point with his father 's former club Inter Milan said to have shown interest . He has since been on loan at Nottingham Forest and Derby in the Championship . Southgate was told that Ince did not want to be selected and sought clarification from the player and his father . Ince challenges for the ball with Middlesbrough 's Lee Tomlin during Tuesday 's top-of-the-table clash . Southgate was speaking at Middlesbrough 's Riverside Stadium after announcing his squad for the forthcoming friendlies with Czech Republic and Germany . He has , of course , lost Harry Kane to the senior squad , but hopes to have the Spurs striker available for the Euros . ‘ Myself and Roy ( Hodgson ) are constantly talking about that and he ’ s made it clear we ’ re able to pick any players who are eligible , ' he added . ‘ One or two have been up to senior team but haven ’ t yet established themselves . It ’ s nice to have them back in the fold . ‘ It ’ s great that Harry has gone up this time – it sends a message to the rest of the squad that the pathway is there . ' Southgate can not call on Harry Kane as he is in the senior squad but the boss wants him back for the Euros . Southgate was delighted to see one of his young players reach the senior squad , showing the side 's progress .
Manager Gareth Southgate named a strong England summer squad . Tom Ince asked not to be included in the latest 24-man selection . Ince is currently on loan with Derby County from parent club Hull City . Winger has ruled himself out of this Under 21 's European Championships . Decision came after a discussion with his father , former footballer Paul .