Shelvey can impress for England at World Cup, says Benitez

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Newcastle United midfielder Jonjo Shelvey has been impressive for the Premier League club this season, and manager Rafa Benitez has backed the 26-year-old to continue his good form if he is included in England’s squad for the World Cup.

Shelvey, who last played for England in 2015, continued his strong domestic form in Newcastle’s 1-0 league loss to Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday.

The midfielder’s commanding performances have helped Newcastle flourish during Benitez’s reign with the Magpies set for a 10th-placed league finish this season. “I think so. I think he’s a different kind of midfielder. So I'm sure of that when you talk about the squad.”