It's an interesting point about whether Tierney and Attwell should make room for Jones and England. I think removing Tierney and Attwell is very hard on them but it does seem fairly clear that neither of them is going to have much of an international career.
Other nations seem to find talent at a very young age and nurture it into a FIFA badge at about the age of 30. However, this can backfire as was the case with Attwell's first incarnation into FIFA. I think certain influential people saw in Attwell much more potential than there actually was.
Who is there in England, already in their mid 20s, and really impressing people? I don't know their ages but the names I have heard spoken of very well are Doughty, Edwards and Donohue.
Lord Elleray didn’t help Attwell one bit IMO did he?
As things turned out I guess he didn't. It could be argued that if Attwell hadn't been so rushed through the promotion system he might have matured into a world class referee. It's not an argument I buy at all. Great credit must go to Attwell who, after being knocked off his place in the top flight and losing his FIFA Badge, has so continued to work at his game to regain both. He is now where I think he should be, a middle ranking SG1 official with a minor role internationally although VAR may be his thing here. It's a shame he had to go through his demotions first. A more steady rise would have seen him where he is now but without the difficulties on the way there.
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