Peter Crouch looking for return to international football

Stoke striker Peter Crouch hopes that he can earn a recall to the England team.

By Jack Prescott, Rugby Editor | 30 September 2011

Stoke City striker Peter Crouch has admitted that he still hopes to play for England, despite falling out of favour with manager Fabio Capello.

The 30-year-old last played for the national side in October 2010, but recent strikes against Manchester United and Besiktas have shown that he still has the goalscoring touch.

"I am still thinking about England, without a doubt," he said. "I've never wanted to retire from England or anything like that, I want to play for as long as I can.

"I still believe I've got goals and stuff to offer for England and, if selected, I'm sure I'll do well."

Crouch also believes that his 22 goals in 42 England appearances is enough to put him in contention for a recall.

"My record stands up against anyone and if given the opportunities I believe I'll take them," he added.

The forward is likely to start for the Potters in their Premier League encounter with Swansea City on Sunday.

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10	Preston North End Preston	45	18	9	18	56	64	-8	63
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12	Cardiff City Cardiff	45	19	5	21	51	65	-14	62
13	Swansea City Swansea	45	15	12	18	59	64	-5	57
14	Watford	45	13	17	15	60	58	2	56
15	Sunderland	45	16	8	21	52	52	0	56
16	Millwall	45	15	11	19	44	55	-11	56
17	Queens Park Rangers QPR	45	14	11	20	45	57	-12	53
18	Stoke City Stoke	45	14	11	20	45	60	-15	53
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20	Sheffield Wednesday Sheff Weds	45	14	8	23	42	68	-26	50
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22	Birmingham City Birmingham	45	12	11	22	49	65	-16	47
23	Huddersfield Town Huddersfield	45	9	18	18	48	75	-27	45
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