Shawcross a 'role model' - Neville

Ryan Shawcross returned to the England fold after a two-year absence today with Gary Neville claiming his old Manchester United team-mate is the best possible example for youngsters to follow.

Due to his status as captain of unfashionable Stoke, and also the tackle on Aaron Ramsey in February 2010 – just days before his only previous Three Lions call-up – that incensed Arsene Wenger and left the Arsenal man with a broken leg, Shawcross’ abilities have largely been overlooked.