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Redknapp wants Tottenham's Lennon back in England fray

After a dazzling performance against Blackburn, Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp believes winger Aaron Lennon should be considered for the England squad.

Lennon provided the pass that set up the win for the Spurs and was also proved a handful for Rovers defenders.

"If he starts seeing him play like that he'll put himself in the picture again," Redknapp said.

"I've had Walcott (at Southampton). Walcott is young but so is Lennon. He's 21, only a kid. There is nothing to stop him because there are not many wingers around who can do what he does.

"Lennon is exciting. He carries the game forward for us. He was the wonderkid at the last World Cup, then he was off the radar and not getting a game here. I think his confidence is coming back."

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