Here’s the Iron Hodgson’s really watching

Speculation that Aaron Cresswell is being monitored by Roy Hodgson  for a place in his next England squad is wide of the mark.

The story appeared in a Sunday newspaper today but ClaretandHugh has been told by well placed Boleyn sources that the real object of the England manager’s attention is Stewart Downing.

And we can confirm that Hodgson – impressed with  Downing against Manchester City last week – is seriously considering including the player in his next squad.

A source said: “Roy let it be known that Downing was the guy he was taking an interest in ahead of  the European Championship qualifier against Slovenia on November 15 and the  friendly against Scotland in Glasgow four days later.