Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa was once again overlooked by England manager Gareth Southgate ahead of the upcoming international break.
Reliable Villa Park reporter Ashley Preece shared a post regarding Konsa’s snub on Thursday, which led to a number of Villa fans giving their thoughts on social media.
Ollie Watkins earned a recall to England’s 23-man squad, while Tyrone Mings kept his place, but Konsa is yet to be included for the first time.
AC Milan’s Fikayo Tomori was given the nod due to Manchester United’s Harry Maguire not being available.
Preece took to Twitter shortly after England’s squad was announced, labelling Konsa as a Rolls-Royce of a defender.
The 23-year-old has been a regular under Dean Smith in recent seasons, with Preece describing Konsa as a phenomenal and consistent performer.
Villa fans react
Preece appeared to be disappointed that Konsa’s recent displays weren’t rewarded by Southgate, and these Villa fans weren’t happy with the defender’s exclusion, with one labelling it as ‘insane’.
“Madness”
Credit: @ElBigRig
“It’s a disgrace he isn’t in”
Credit: @JPBmasterclass
“Unbelievable typical Southgate”
Credit: @AndySmi72785917
“Coady over Konsa is insane.”
Credit: @Boycey1259
“Dreadful decision.”
Credit: @EllensDaniel
“Baffling”
Credit: @stevovilla9
In other news: Villa were open to selling £52k-p/w man in the summer as inside Smith info emerges.
