Newcastle United midfielder Jonjo Shelvey has earned six caps for England so far.
Redknapp, who now works as a pundit for Sky Sports, has praised Newcastle midfielder Shelvey, but the former Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool star has pointed out what the 26-year-old lacks to play regularly for England.
The former England international has also stated that Rafael Benitez’s Newcastle play negatively, and that could prevent Shelvey from showcasing his talent.
“He is a brilliant quarterback and has the ability to unlock any defence,” Redknapp wrote about Shelvey in The Daily Mail.
“What holds him back when it comes to consideration for England is that he lacks that half a yard of pace you need to succeed on the international stage.
“There are also question marks over his temperament. He needs to have at least 10 brilliant games for Newcastle in the coming months if he wants to add to his six caps.
“Whether he will have the opportunity to showcase his skills in a team which plays so negatively remains to be seen.”
Quality footballer
Shelvey is a very good midfielder who has showcased his talent and quality already, but the problem with the former Liverpool midfielder is that he does not have consistency.
The former Charlton Athletic man has earned six caps for England, and there is enough time for him to play more matches for the Three Lions.
The 26-year-old has been on the books of Newcastle since January 2016 when he joined from Swansea for a transfer fee reported by The Guardian to be worth £12 million.
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