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The England player who didn't want to be at Euro 2016
Journalist Jim White reveals how one England player wanted out of Euro 2016.
White of the Daily Telegraph explains how, when arriving in France, a member of Roy Hodgson's squad called his agent and said "can you get me out of this".
Former Scotland and Celtic midfielder John Collins was shocked by the revelation, saying: "surely players have to cherish and love" representing their country.
This clip was first broadcast on 5 live Sport, Thursday 10 November 2016.
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