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Shearer thinking England

Football

AFP, Newcastle
Newcastle striker Alan Shearer dropped a gentle hint Sunday that the time might be ripe for him to come out of international retirement and help England qualify for Euro 2004.
The former England skipper, who stood down after Euro 2000, has been in the form of his life recently, getting both Newcastle's goals in last week's Champions League draw with Inter Milan. Shearer, 32, told Sunday's Observer newspaper: "I would be lying if I said I didn't miss playing for England.
"I still feel I could do a job for England, in fact I know I could."
That could be just the signal England manager Sven Goran Eriksson was waiting for. After last month's humiliating friendly 3-1 loss to Australia the Swede left the door open for Shearer when saying that if he ever had a change of heart a return "might be discussed".
Shearer's comments could not have been better timed as Eriksson is due to announce his England squad for the upcoming Euro 2004 qualifiers against Liechtenstein and Turkey next weekend.
Shearer, who scored a spectacular Champions League first half hattrick against Bayer Leverkusen last month, told the newspaper: "I'm enjoying my football now as much as I ever have.
"There's a great feeling around this club at the moment, and a buzz about the city as well."
Although ruling out a return to the international fray as recently as last December the holder of 63 caps for his country has clearly softened that stance although he feels his decision to retire has helped boost his game.
"It's difficult because I think I have benefited from my decision to retire.
"Something had to give, and I don't miss the criticism that's for sure.
"But equally I had some great days (with England), and it's not something you throw away lightly."
Shearer explained how he feels strange every time England play now, and how his Newcastle boss, Bobby Robson, one of the key architects of his rejuvenation, gives him a break around England match days.
""The manager usually gives me a couple of days off, and that's good but it's not the same."
Shearer scored his 24th goal of the season in Newcastle's 2-0 win over Charlton on Saturday which maintained his Tyneside club in third place in the Premiership behind Arsenal and Manchester United.
Reflecting on last Tuesday's 2-2 draw at Inter's San Siro he said: "It was a brilliant night. That's what you live for, as a player. You want to be performing on the biggest stage."