West Ham fans have been left baffled on social media after left-back Aaron Cresswell was overlooked for Gareth Southgate’s latest England squad on Thursday.
England manager Southgate announced his squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers – including places for Hammers stars Declan Rice and a recalled Jesse Lingard.
However, there was no call-up for Cresswell, who has earned three England caps to date, the last of which came in 2017.
Having been in fine form for the Irons this term, including seven Premier League assists, many might’ve expected the 31-year-old to be included.
These members of the Hammers faithful certainly did…
https://twitter.com/1bbyWHU/status/1372617522420326402
https://twitter.com/EllYouSeeAyeEss/status/1372596324659564545
https://twitter.com/jonnysharpe/status/1372628118041735170
https://twitter.com/Jackcoyi/status/1372639521897123846
Chilwell over Cresswell yeah coz his 7 league assists haven't registered at Southgate headquarters…
— Kyle Ferreira-Lingham (@lingham_kyle) March 18, 2021
Cresswell robbed of England squad btw.
— West Ham Bubble (@westham_bubble) March 18, 2021
