Not selected for England, and "surprised" - me too, given likes of Livermore, Cork and Joe Gomez in the squad. Reassuring to know he has confidence in himself
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/42071986
Manchester United's Chris Smalling was "surprised" by the reason England boss Gareth Southgate gave for leaving him out of his last squad - but says he has not given up hope of a recall.
Southgate suggested an inability to play out from the back had cost central defender Smalling his place.
But the 27-year-old, capped 31 times, believes he has plenty to offer.
"I play for one of the biggest clubs and most successful managers in Jose [Mourinho]," he said.
"You don't play for one of the biggest clubs in the world for as long as I have and won most trophies bar the Champions League without being able to do everything that a top defender can do, be it playing or defending.
"Was I surprised? Yes."