Hahaha I absolutely love that guy!! That's commitment!

TBF he's not going to say anything else really, is he? I'm sure he's pretty disappointed indeed but keeping that to himself. A prop, in a prop's peak years that was consistent enough to be picked in the Dream Team and with stats that back up that selection, left out for a young lad with a handful of first grade games. Baffling.

should be the other way round really if England ever want to win anything or the international scene be taken seriously

club loyalty's always seem to get in the way, whether it be fans or the players themselves, leeds and wigan players used to be against each other in camp...

hopefully the attendances will be decent for this world cup unlike the last one in the UK!

I don't know whether he's saying it to have a dig at McNamara or he's actually being serious

The rumours over that were Leeds and ST HELENS players divided in the England camp. We were rubbish at the time.

I'm sure this will allow other fans to say that his comments justify him being left out as it shows lack of commitment to England. Wonder who sinfield and Oloughlin would put first...

Morley has stated he's surprised that the 'poster boy' isn't included.

It is probably a stupid comment made in the heat of the moment.
If picked he would have said how worthwhile it was and to represent your country is the massive icing on the cake etc etc.
FWIW I think he should have got in over Tom Burgess.
I hope his comments don`t mean he has to find a grandmother who came from Scotland.

Yes, if that's his attitude to not being picked, enjoy your Autumn by the TV, you deserved it.

Peacock would never have reacted like that.

I have pretty much no interest in the England team any more. Been too many disappointments, too many missed chances and I have no confidence in the squad that's been picked.

Although I'm sure Crabtree's personally disappointed, it gives him a chance to have a proper off season rest and really hit the straps in 2014.

Get off your high horse, what's he said to upset you so much, are you related to Mcbanana







From Hudds Examiner
Crabtree is delighted his Huddersfield teammates are in the frame.
But even though he’s disappointed to miss out himself and fears his England career could be at an end, the popular front-rower remains philosophical.
“You obviously love representing your country, and I do find it a little ironic that after representing England at so many World Cup events this year I’ve been cast aside,” said Crabtree, who is now hoping to be handed a media role during the World Cup. "That makes it particularly disappointing, and it could mean the end of me at international level. A few years ago it would have hit me hard.But I’ve got used to these sort of setbacks, and I’m already seeing there’s a silver lining to all this"
“What I now intend to do is have minor clean-up operations on an elbow and ankle, take a holiday and make sure I’m firing for the start of pre-season. Although playing for England is special, playing for Huddersfield Giants is far more important. I feel I’ve had a great season. It was an honour to get into the Super League Dream Team for the first time to reward that consistency I’ve enjoyed. But we didn’t get to the Grand Final and win it. Hopefully, with a full pre-season under my belt, I can play a big part in getting us there next year.”

It's not the club v country, it's his petulant reaction, therefore, his character is shown for what it is.

Like i said, enjoy your Autumn by the TV Eorl.