Sunderland boss Gus Poyet believes that the Wearsiders are "98%" responsible for Newcastle United midfielder Jack Colback's inclusion in the England squad.
The 24-year-old was named in Roy Hodgson's side's squad for the first time in his career for the Three Lions' matches in September, months following his move from the Black Cats to Alan Pardew's side.
Poyet told reporters: "Jack knows how much we helped him develop. He's in the national team now – and that's 98% down to us and 2% down to Newcastle.
"He's been there for two and a half minutes and now he's an England player.
"Maybe that's because he's playing with all French players at Newcastle, so he stands out. We'll have to bring in lots of French players here to help Lee Cattermole play for England."
England play Norway in their friendly match on September 3.
