Big Sam: Nolan no-go for Brazil

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Allardyce publicly questioned his captain’s psychological state at the start of the year after he was sent off in the defeat at Fulham, just weeks after seeing red against Liverpool.

Nolan’s response has been impressive, netting five goals in as many Premier League games since his return from suspension — form that has coincided with a run of four successive league wins for the Hammers.