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Ben Hayward

Players underused by their national teams

Gianfranco Zola and Andy Cole fight for a ball during a 3-3 draw between Chelsea and Manchester United in 2000.

Club form does not always translate to success at international level. And sometimes, however good the player, things just don't quite work out.

International football is not always a step up, but it is a different challenge. Depending on the team in question, it can involve playing with better players. Often in another formation or system, too.

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