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Stewart Downing is the second in our series of transfers that will benefit the England national team and here is why…
By adding another string to his bow in recent times by playing a more central role, Downing has enjoyed good form during his tenure at Aston Villa.
The Middlesbrough born England international joined Liverpool for £20 million in July, adding to the ever-growing English contingent being assembled by Kenny Dalglish.
An effective wide man for many years for home club Middlesbrough, he perhaps never got the recognition he deserved; he has now amassed 27 caps for the England side.
The transfer gives Dalglish more options out wide; Suarez, Cole, Kuyt, Maxi provide a potent attacking force on the flanks for the Reds, and will join fellow British signings Charlie Adam and Jordan Henderson at Liverpool this summer.
The move to Liverpool will give Downing the opportunity to ply his trade on the big stage, with the future potential of Champions League football. He will also hope that a regular starting berth at one of the ‘big four’ clubs will improve his chances of international starts under Fabio Capello.
Capello certainly has options out wide himself; Walcott, Milner, Lennon, Young, Shaun Wright-Phillips, Adam Johnson and Downing himself. Downing will hope that his efforts to get Liverpool back into the top four will get him noticed once again.
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