Mazzarri: Deeney for England

Liam Hanna 7 years ago 1.1k |

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Deeney deserves an England call-up, according to Walter Mazzarri. AFP

Watford manager Walter Mazzarri believes that his club captain Troy Deeney deserves an England call-up, but says that there has been no contact with the FA regarding the striker.

With Harry Kane out for two months with an ankle injury, Sam Allardyce will need to fill the hole left by the Spurs man and Mazzarri believes that Troy Deeney could be the man to take Kane's place in the squad.

"I would be proud and really happy if Deeney went to the national team," the Italian told the 'BBC'.

"He has improved physically and he is much fitter now. He is a strong striker - he just needs to look after his fitness.

"I respect the England manager and his decision, and I am biased as he is one of my players".

The 28-year-old scored 13 times last season and has two goals in five games this season, but Mazzarri said that the FA have not spoke to him about the striker.

"The FA can call me with the help of an interpreter, but they haven't called up until now," he said.

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