Queens Park Rangers midfielder Joey Barton has claimed that former teammate Kevin Nolan should have been called up to the latest England squad.

Barton, who is currently on loan at Marseille, was teammates with Nolan at Newcastle United and has admitted his surprise at the snub of the now-West Ham United midfielder.

"Good to see Leon Osman get a call up, about time. My brain is asking why no Kevin Nolan? Surely, he warrants a call up more than most? On Premier League goals alone, consistently for the last 8 yrs, he deserves at least a call-up," Barton tweeted.

"Not a fan of the latest craze, giving caps out so as players don't go and play for other countries. Doesn't sit well with me that..."

England face Sweden in a friendly match on Wednesday.

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Matt Law