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Trevor Senior has called on England boss Roy Hodgson to take a close look at Reading FC rising star Adam Le Fondre
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Trevor Senior backs Le Fondre for England spot

By Jonny Fordham
February 05, 2013

Royals’ record goal-scorer Trevor Senior has called on England boss Roy Hodgson to take a close look at Adam Le Fondre.

Hodgson’s right-hand man Ray Lewington was at Madejski Stadium as Le Fondre stepped off the bench to bag his 11th and 12th goals in all competitions this season in Wednesday’s 2-2 draw with Chelsea.

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Although Le Fondre has only started 10 league games this campaign, his eye for goal has seen him become one of the highest scoring Englishmen in the Premier League.

Senior, who netted 191 times for Reading in two spells at the club during the 1980s and early 1990s, said: “Anybody who scores goals at the top level needs to be looked at.

“I know Reading have been in the bottom three for most of the season, but he’s been scoring against top sides. It wouldn’t hurt to take a look at him.

“Brian McDermott knows him better than me, though, so it’s hard to say. But what I like about Le Fondre is that he is always moving and anticipating things.

“That’s close to my own heart as it’s what I used to do. He’s a lot better than me, though. He’s not the biggest of players, but he gets in the right positions.”

McDermott revealed that he spoke to Le Fondre about the possibility of him breaking into the Three Lions set-up when the striker was signed for a bargain £300,000 from Rotherham United in the summer of 2011.

Royals’ boss said: “I’m not picking Roy’s team, but I would say Alfie could score for England from the bench. His record is phenomenal.”

And Senior no longer believes his old club will be relegated, saying: “Having been there for the Chelsea game, I am going to have to change my opinion now.

"What was apparent from that game was that it was a real team performance.”

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back to the 442 we was playing when we lost 7 in a row? scoring goals was not the problem Dickemery (5 v Arsenal, 3 v United etc etc etc) shipping the goals was our problem, so Alfie knocking them in has not changed anything, we're gonna stick with the 'negative' 451 and actually win games thanks

Martin Cairns
06/02/2013 at 09:24

someone needs to remind the manager to play alfie for 90 minutes a 442 play not the 451 negative play,the russian is beggining to stand on his feet and laying it off ,ideal for alfie common brian get your brain ticking ?

dickemery, caversham
06/02/2013 at 08:27

Trouble is they seem to run with the high end players of the premiership, and club favourites is the name for it.

Alf should get a run at playing for England, 12 goals so far this season. He should be up around 18 goal mark or if not more to wards the end of the season.

No doubt there will some old crud saying no to his place in an England shirt.

cavlad007
05/02/2013 at 20:38

I don't think he is ready for England just now, but if he continues to score goals and we stay in the PL, he may just get a chance.

Tilehurst Ender, Spencers wood
05/02/2013 at 19:49

RBC / Reading 1987

Season ticket holder for 28years thanks Y20 for the last decade, you???

SJM is still very much part of the club as he still owns 49% of it and retained the hotel complex.

Next question?

love buddha, Berkshire
05/02/2013 at 17:53

Love Buddha is the kind of guy i bet who slams Reading FC when losing but when we win is jumping on the badwagon! But only veiws this from his armchair i bet?

Reading1987
05/02/2013 at 15:57

He needs to get a regular starting place in our side before his name is even mentioned wrt international recognition. People please stop dreaming. Alfie is our hero, and not anyone elses at this present time.

Tilidie, Woodley
05/02/2013 at 15:12

I was in a retail outlet in France yesterday and the checkout guy saw my Reading fleece and greeted me: "Ah, the comeback Kings, Le Fondre"! So Alfie is already getting international recognition!!!!

Reading Fan in Brighton, Brighton
05/02/2013 at 13:50

@ love buddha

Its not SJM's decision to make anymore. Have the goings on at the Mad Stad in the last 12 months just passed you by?

RBC Traffic Management are Useless, Calcot
05/02/2013 at 12:46

SENIOR=GOD

deejaykay, Tilehurst
05/02/2013 at 12:13

Would be great for him if he did get the call however all that would happen is SJM would see the ££££ signs and put him up for sale.

love buddha, Berkshire
05/02/2013 at 11:56

I'm backing Trevor for a place in the England squad - as a goalie! His performance in his last match for Reading (at Elm Park v Wigan), after replacing the injured Steve Francis, was immaculate. We were two nil down when he took the gloves but recovered to win 3-2. I recall a particularly fine save by Trev at the Town End.

I was surprised that Lambert wasn't considered, as they can't use the 'not starting' line against him. If Alf had registered half this season's tally, coming off the bench, at any of about 8 clubs (usual suspects, including West Ham) I suspect he'd be in the squad.

Michael Duberry's Defensive Coach
05/02/2013 at 10:37

England always fail at tournaments because they continue the crazy selection logic that doesn't generally involve picking the best in form players. There is always an excuse about others not having international experience, but surely you have to start somewhere?

Agree with Robsy that there is no way that Wellbeck and Carroll should be any anywhere near the England squad, and they wouldn't be if they played for smaller clubs.

I don't think Le Fondre is ready to play internationally yet, but the likes of Lambert and Le Fondre should at least be invited to be part of the squad to gain a bit of experience. It seems OK to pick a random keeper from Birmingham (Butland) to get experience as they know a 3rd choice keeper has no chance of getting on the pitch, but they don't seem to be able to do the same for outfield players.

Smiffy, Reading
05/02/2013 at 10:37

With Sturridge & Defoe missing I'd have thought Eng would have called in at least one replacement but its only a friendly ra ra were 150 today match.

I suspect the idea of having any former Rochdale strikers in the squad would be beyond the pale - so thats Holt, Lambert, Le Fondre & Glenn Murray with no chance.(Go Rochdale!!)

They would much rather have overpaid & overrated players than people who have fought their way up through the leagues.

Danny Welbeck - 2 goals - Andy Carroll - 2 Goals - when you look at the stats why on earth would these two get in ahead??

Hope he continues banging in the goals for us to be honest...........

Robsy , Reading
05/02/2013 at 09:57

Why would any Reading supporter want any of their players near the England squad? Bunch of lowlifes and scumbags who have consistently failed their country.