Brighton players on international duty

[Buzzer]

Apologies if there's already a thread about this. I looked but couldn't see any. I noticed that a fair few friendly internationals have gone ahead with Brighton players.

Israel drew 1 all away against Moldova with a last minute equaliser. Kayal came on as a second half sub.

Duffy played 90 minutes (his first game back from injury too) and apparently played well in a very good 3-1 home win for Rep. Ireland against Ukraine.

Norwood also played a full match for N.Ireland against N.Zealand winning 1-0 at home.


I read about March pulling out of the U-23 (?) England side because he wants to be ready for August and we already knew about Hemed's international suspension for dissent. Have I missed any? Are any more coming up?

 

[Thunder Bolt]

Jamie Murphy might get on the bench for Saturday's game against England.

 

[Buzzer]

Jamie Murphy might get on the bench for Saturday's game against England.

Good shout. Given the paucity of quality in Scottish football, I expect Murphy to start playing as a regular if Brighton make a half decent start to next season.

 

[LANGDON SEAGULL]

Jamie Murphy might get on the bench for Saturday's game against England.

He's not in the squad


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[Buzzer]

Any news on Skalak, Bong or Towell?

 

[Marshy]

Murphy got released from the squad with a few others

 

[Thunder Bolt]

Murphy got released from the squad with a few others

Thanks. I knew he was in the first call up.

 

[AZ Gull]

Any news on Skalak, Bong or Towell?

Skalak hasn't been called up this summer. Bong hasn't played for Cameroon since May 2014 and is still in dispute with them (as far as I know) and Towell has never won a full cap.

However, Tomori is still with the England U-20 squad in South Korea at the FIFA U-20 World Cup and they play their semi-final against Italy on Thursday. Henrik Bjordal is in the Norwegian U-21 squad for a UEFA European Championship qualifier against Kosovo next Monday.

 

[Buzzer]

Skalak hasn't been called up this summer. Bong hasn't played for Cameroon since May 2014 and is still in dispute with them (as far as I know) and Towell has never won a full cap.

However, Tomori is still with the England U-20 squad in South Korea at the FIFA U-20 World Cup and they play their semi-final against Italy on Thursday. Henrik Bjordal is in the Norwegian U-21 squad for a UEFA European Championship qualifier against Kosovo next Monday.

Cheers for that very definitive reply. I didn't think Towell was anywhere near the senior squad but thought he might be part of their setup elsewhere.

 

[AZ Gull]

Cheers for that very definitive reply. I didn't think Towell was anywhere near the senior squad but thought he might be part of their setup elsewhere.

Towell did play for the age groups (U-17, U-19 and U-21) but is now 25.

 

[Southwick_Seagull]

Skalak hasn't been called up this summer. Bong hasn't played for Cameroon since May 2014 and is still in dispute with them (as far as I know) and Towell has never won a full cap.

However, Tomori is still with the England U-20 squad in South Korea at the FIFA U-20 World Cup and they play their semi-final against Italy on Thursday. Henrik Bjordal is in the Norwegian U-21 squad for a UEFA European Championship qualifier against Kosovo next Monday.

What's the story behind that?

 

[AZ Gull]

What's the story behind that?

As per the Argus of July 4 2015:-

I made the choice when I was in Greece [playing for Olympiakos]. Things were complicated with the national team and I am the kind of player that likes respect. When you don't see one or two things I prefer to say "Okay, I'll keep my distance." When it is all fixed if they call me I will go to help my country because I love my country. But the football in Africa is not simple. We need to do a lot of things to change the mentality and how African football is. It was before the World Cup (2014 in Brazil) and it's not because they didn't call me. After the World Cup I spoke with the manager but some things need to stay private. I didn't go with the national team for one or two reasons and if I didn't see the difference I prefer to give the best for my club and stay 100 per cent. When you play you travel and sometimes you are tired. You need to feel good to be at your best.

 

[The Birdman]

What about our new Goalkeeper Mathew Ryan!

 

[Tyrone Biggums]

What about our new Goalkeeper Mathew Ryan!

Tomorrow night v Saudi Arabia.