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No, that wasn't what I meant, although can see how you read it like that. I'm just still not sure his mindset is able to deal with the huge games, and that he thinks he belongs there. Others just seem a lot more comfortable with the whole media circus/pressure. Maybe because they play for...

see my post #44 above. I think its more about dealing with "international pressure" than the level.

It's hard to tell with Dunk. He was brilliant against Aus and the Jocks, although very different level of opponent (and pressure) to Brazil/Belgium at Wembley.

I think the major difference between club football and playing for England is the player mentality/personality. Huge media/fan pressure and having to switch to a new environment where you're one of the best players at your club to suddenly being around unfamiliar faces, some of them established...