Because his Three Lions appearances were in friendlies, he was still free to switch allegiance to the country of his birth. ansfer blogSouthgate revealed: He was the first player I went to see when I got the job permanently but he had already made his mind up. The keeper, who has 57 caps, was named in the team of the tournament, saved a penalty in the quarter. 9; £35m fee with Monaco for midfield star Tiemoue Bakayoko on lucrative five-year dealREAL PAIGE-TURNErWWE leaked sex tape saga hots up as MORE raunchy videos and pics of ex-champ Paige are shared onlineX-RATED SHOCKERPaige sex tape bombshell as fans express outrage at 'sex act over WWE championship belt' Getty Images3Griezmann is believed to be keen on moving - if his £86m release clause is metFor me, its a pleasure to play with him. I always thought that I could still score goals at this level but I was trying to be realistic and, with the previous manager, it didnt feel like I was getting an opportunity. Reuters9Defoe, even at the vipe old age of 34, is still driving defenders mad for club and countryJe. Coutinho has scored seven goals and provided seven assists in 27 appearances for Liverpool this term. Southgate added: I dont think anyone would question Roy for not bringing him in. The difference between him now and three months ago is there for all to see. But that means another 18 months of punishment and self-denial for the former Spurs and West Ham star.