I'm not concerned about the England team. Has been the case ever since I realised the national team was London-centric to the detriment of better non-London-based players. Storey of Arsenal won loads of caps, what did Kendall get in his prime?
And if you look through successive England teams over the decades, you will see that same recurring theme. How do you think they try to fill Wembley for international? Not by picking the best, but by ensuring there are sufficient London-based players in the team to pull in all the cockneys and London fringe supporters. Take Lampard, for example. Fine when he knocked in the odd goal. Aside from that, his contribution to influencing midfield? Zilch. What about Carragher (please forgive me for using his name)? He saw what was going on - in the squad, not getting any pitch time behind far poorer players. Ergo he retired from internationals. He could see behind the facade. Blue-eyed players getting in ahead of talented players. Why do you think the best Manager of his time never got the England job (Clough)? Because he wouldn't have subscribed to that 'London-based' crap, as well as not being an FA 'yes man'.
England team = London based, and favourites. Beckham, well past his best, was still being selected and playing ahead of real young talent. Lallana & Henderson in recent times - do me a favour!!! Dier of Spurs... Lingard of the Mancs...