Roy Hodgson’s decisions have not been respected (Picture: PA)

Roy Hodgson has been blasted on Twitter from England fans after deciding to call up Newcastle United midfielder Jack Colback to his new-look Three Lions squad.

Colback, known as the ‘Ginger Pirlo’ to many Magpies fans (and now Roy himself), was included alongside Tottenham full-back Danny Rose, Aston Villa midfielder Fabian Delph and Arsenal new boy Calum Chambers for the September matches with Switzerland and Norway.

But the decisions, especially to name Colback, have not gone down well among many England followers online.

Not at all…


Jack Colback: England international, just let that sink in… ?? — tom (@LOW3Y) August 28, 2014

“Computer, select Jack Cork.” “Cannot find a player called Jack Colk. Did you mean Jack Colback?” “No.” “Selecting Jack Colback.” — Chris No (@nathizzle) August 28, 2014

How on earth has Danny Rose and Jack Colback been called up to the England Squad?! #SomeSortOfSickJoke #ClassicRoy — Jamie (@Jamiedavis2) August 28, 2014

Seeing Jack Colback in the England squad has lifted my hopes of getting in the next one. — Dazz (@Darren_Barnard) August 28, 2014

Jack Colback. JACK COLBACK! The Hodge has gone full on Graham Taylor with this England squad. Well done @FA — Dean Haden (@deanohaden) August 28, 2014

This guy has some packing to do…

If jack colback ever plays for England I’m moving country and supporting Costa Rica — Luke Dwyer (@TheLukeDwyer) August 28, 2014

Some were not happy with any of Roy’s selections…

Jack Colback, Danny Rose and Fabian Delph are in the England squad. pic.twitter.com/HDq69VWb0U — Not Match of the Day (@NOT_MOTD) August 28, 2014

But Hodgson, is sticking by his man…

Hodgson refers to Jack Colback’s nickname as “The Ginger Pirlo” … — Oliver Kay (@OliverKayTimes) August 28, 2014

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