That's an interesting turn of phrase, since you seem to have dismissed Eastmond's attitude on rumour alone.

Agreed.

As good as the players on the shortlist have been I can`t belive Ryan Hall or Scott Moore don't make the cut is 21 too old?

Yes. They both turn 22 this year.

I think Tomkins will get it and I don't have a problem with that as aside from his ugly mug and evil little ways, he's a fine player who I hope we will see gracing an England shirt very shortly.