Roy Hodgson has never called up a League Two player to one of his international squads , but that did n't stop Adebayo Akinfenwa trying his luck with the England manager . The AFC Wimbledon powerhouse met Hodgson at the London Football Awards at Battersea Evolution on Thursday , and was quick to ask for a picture with the 67-year-old . He later uploaded it to Instagram , admitting : ' I 've got to say he is actually a kool ( sic ) & humble guy , we had a good chat . VIDEO Scroll down to see Sportsmail 's Adam Shergold take on 'The Beast ' at arm-wrestling . Adebayo Akinfenwa ( right ) posed for a photo with the England manager Roy Hodgson in London . The AFC Wimbledon striker has scored 13 goals this season , including a memorable one against Liverpool . ' I did ask if I could be considered for a cheeky England call up but do n't think he was having a bar of it . Never mind , I will stick to gym & chicken # Banter . ' Akinfenwa has scored 13 goals for the League Two outfit this season , including one on a memorable night against Liverpool in the FA Cup . Hodgson will have his mind focused on picking an England squad for the upcoming March matches , but on a night when Harry Kane scooped the award for 'Young Footballer of the Year ' , the England manager 's thoughts are unlikely to be with Akinfenwa . Akinfenwa wheels away in celebration after scoring against Liverpool in the FA Cup in January . The 32-year-old admitted he asked the England manager for a 'cheeky call-up ' , but was rebuffed .
Adebayo Akinfenwa met England manager Roy Hodgson on Thursday . Both were attending the London Football Awards at Battersea Evolution . Akinfenwa joked that he had asked the England manager for a call-up . The AFC Wimbledon striker has scored 14/15 goals in League Two in 13 .