Nicky Shorey admits he harbours real disappointment over Steve McClaren's decision to overlook him in Moscow.
Reading defender disappointed to miss Moscow clash
Nicky Shorey admits he harbours real disappointment over Steve McClaren's decision to overlook him for the left-back berth in Russia last week.
While some would say Shorey should be thankful he was excused from the heavily criticised defeat, the Reading defender feels he could have done a job in Moscow.
When Ashley Cole suffered an injury against Estonia on the Saturday, Shorey - the only other recognised left-back in McClaren's squad - must have felt he was in line to step into the breach.
Instead, McClaren opted to employ Joleon Lescott, a natural central defender, in a full-back position and Shorey concedes the decision still rankles.
Disappointed
"I was a bit disappointed not to play," Shorey is quoted in the Daily Telegraph.
"There were two left-backs in the squad and one (Cole) was injured. Obviously it was disappointing when a centre-half plays at full-back but I don't really want to go into it.
"It's the manager who makes the decisions, he had other ideas and I respect that.
"Actually, I thought Joleon did well, but unfortunately they got a goal back and then there was a crazy five minutes after that."
