'Shelvey deserves England place'

Shelvey has been in fine form for Newcastle recently, as the 'Magpies' have distanced themselves from the relegation battle with three wins from their last three. 

"Whether you're talking about Eric Dier, Jake Livermore, Jack Wilshere or Jordan Henderson, whoever you name that's been in that England squad, there isn't anyone who can pass the ball better than Shelvey," Cottee said to 'Sky Sports'. 

"He needs to keep doing it for the last five or six games, but if he carries on like he is, he deserves to have a chance of getting on that plane.

"When we're playing the likes of Tunisia and Panama, we're going to have a lot of the ball. You need someone who can do something different.

"You need a Wilshere in the team, or a Shelvey, who can open up defences. You don't want loads of workmanlike midfielders who don't create and pass the ball.

"Jonjo brings something different to the table. I wouldn't definitely have him in the squad, but if I was Gareth Southgate I'd be looking at him and thinking very carefully."