Steve Morison 'baffled' by international snub for starlet
Steve Morison revealed his delight at the number of Wales players heading away on international duty but let his feelings be known about the way young defender Oliver Denham had been snubbed in the past.
Denham has been one of the most consistent performers for Cardiff's under-23s this term and as such is now a regular fixture on the bench for the first team. He has earned a new first-team contract, too, after an impressive FA Cup display against Liverpool back in January.
And, with three senior players and five under-21s all getting the call-up to represent Wales over the coming fortnight, Bluebirds boss Morison spoke of his pride at their selection - just rewards for some who have been overlooked for too long.
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"It's testament to the work that has gone on at the football club," Morison said. "Players like Oli Denham that have been overlooked for the under-19s, 20s, 21s for a long time and some of the people get in those squads and you just think to yourself, 'What? Do you not come and watch the games?'
"We were 11 unbeaten in the under-23s and still players couldn't get in the squad. It's baffling at times. But it is what it is, they've got their rewards now. We have got two or three on standby for the under-21s especially, so there could be a few more if anyone pulls out.”
"But it's thoroughly deserved. I'll be here for the Wales-Austria game, that'll be a great one to watch. The noise against Belgium was exceptional and let's hope they do the country proud. The players in the under-21s I hope they enjoy themselves, especially the ones going for their first camp in a while like Oli Denham."
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