World Cup 2014: 5 Wildcard England Picks Roy Hodgson Should Consider
5. Nathan Redmond (Norwich City)
It's certainly been quick progression for Norwich City winger Nathan Redmond, and it's important to remember that the former Birmingham City man is still only 19 years old, Stats from Who Scored though gives us a pretty good guide on how good he has been. An average rating of 7.09 that has made him Norwich's second best player this season behind Leroy Fer, Redmond has also already scored once and assisted a further three goals this season. The international scene is also a fairly familiar scene to this young man after represented England at most youth levels. He is currently enjoying being part of the U21 team and has certainly impressed at that level. There are certainly rivals that play in his position to go to Brazil, but I would personally think that Redmond is more deserving than most. For instance, I would much rather have this man to bring off the bench than Raheem Sterling that is having much more inconsistent season at Liverpool.
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