Dunk England call up

[Telboy]

Who would have thought when we were sitting in the rain at Withdean, 10 years later we would be a Premier League team with an England squad member. I need pinching

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

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At last something to look forward to at an international break.
Have to say I am already nervous for Lewis up against those Croatians and Spanish but it will be a massive learning curve for Lewis.
I hope he plays well and keeps his place.
Good luck Lewis.

He'll be fine, the benches are nicely upholstered and quite quite safe.

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

Joking aside, if I see our Dunky on the pitch with the 3 lions on his chest, there will be tears. A home grown player in the England squad? Never happened since the tragic Tommy Cook r.i.p.

[Brighton Lines]

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Yes, he is.

I never suggested otherwise. Well, maybe, perhaps.

Naturally I'm chuffed to see him move up. And obviously hope I'm wrong in thinking it's a step he'll struggle with.

I've got the humble pie in the oven.

It'll be wonderful to see an Albion player with three lions on his shirt.

[LlcoolJ]

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Joking aside, if I see our Dunky on the pitch with the 3 lions on his chest, there will be tears. A home grown player in the England squad? Never happened since the tragic Tommy Cook r.i.p.

I agree. I was proud enough when Bobby got picked for England (gutted when he got injured before the World Cup) and he wasn't even a Brighton player at that point. But he was still one of ours.

Dunk getting picked is another level. He probably won't even play but who cares. He's Brighton, proper Brighton and he's in the England squad.

It's brilliant.

I still do a double take every time I see a poster in a pub showing Premier League fixtures and we're on there. It's all still ****ing unbelievable and I bloody love it.

[HastingsSeagull]

Made all the more special as he's one of our own, come up from the kids and a local boy!

Dunk, Lascelles and Stones would be a great defensive line but can't see it just yet. Get in the squad, play well and support the starters and I think he'll establish himself as the 4th choice for now.

[Pavilionaire]

Obviously as an Albion fan this is brilliant news but England fans should also be pleased because he is a perfect fit for Southgate's 3 centre back line up and is great cover for Maguire.

[MrSnuggles]

I'm sure Dan Ashworth has probably had a word in Southgates ear telling him to stop being an ex palace knob and give him a chance! Dunks performances warrant a call up. He occasionally has the odd mistake which people seem quick to critisize, but he has stopped and blocked hundreds of attempts and had some of the best premiership strikers in his pocket! Always gives 100% and is a rock in our team! If only Duffy we're English too!! Well done Lewis you thoroughly deserve the call up. Long overdue in my opinion.

[andy1980]

Congratulations, Proud of you, and where he belongs.

[Gwylan]

Question for stattos: if he plays, will he be the 4th Brighton player to be picked for England (while still at the club)?

Cook, Ward, Foster and ... ? Have I missed anyone?