They may all be outside the squad right now but Marco Tradelli has thrown Wes Hoolahan, Anthony Pilkington and Marc Tierney a Euro 2012 lifeline today.
With places in Giovanni Trapattoni’s squad limited to 23, and with the Italian probably having a core group of as many as 20 already selected in his head, it will be hard for any outsiders to force their way into the reckoning for Polkraine.
But Trap’s assistant Tardelli admitted that there was still some room in the squad for the Norwich trio.
“We follow all players and we decide, Giovanni decides, when will be the right moment,” Tardelli said in the Norwich Evening News. “Maybe it is possible they could play in the friendly, but I cannot say for sure. They know that we follow them, if they play everything is possible.”
Hoolahan is probably the leading contender and Tardelli is aware of his good form for Norwich this season.
“I know him from two or three years ago when we arrived in Ireland. He is a good player, good quality, a skilful player and I think now more experienced than three years ago,” Tardelli said.
“He can play in midfield but he can also play as the second striker. He sometimes plays in this position for Norwich which I think is good.”
Sounds very promising for ‘Hotlips’ then. What about the other two, Marco?
“The Norwich team they are good players also Pilkington and Tierney is a good player. For us and the international team it is very good because they are young players for the future,” said the Italian a little unclearly.
Not so positive there, maybe more ones to bring in for the Brazil 2014 campaign then.
Still, good to know the lads are hard at work watching players.
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