Konchesky aims to nail down his place

Paul Konchesky has become frustrated at playing out of position for Charlton and is prepared to ask for a move if it harms his England chances.

The 22-year-old was used in midfield for most of last season but has always been a left-back and made his senior international debut in that position in February against Australia.

He has been left out of Sven-Goran Eriksson's subsequent squads even when the enforced absences of Southampton's Wayne Bridge and Ashley Cole, of Arsenal, encouraged him to think he might get another chance.

Konchesky is desperate to win his place back and, with other Premiership clubs considering him as a summer transfer target, he will talk to Charlton manager Alan Curbishley about his future.

In the meantime, he will have to make the most of a chance to play there for David Platt's England Under-21 side in a friendly against Serbia and Montenegro at Hull's new Kingston Communications Stadium tonight and a European Championship qualifier against Slovakia next week. Konchesky said: "I think next season will be a big one for me. I need to nail down a place as a starter for Charlton and in my position at left-back. If it does not happen I will have to move on."

Chelsea goalkeeper Rhys Evans, 21, is among three players who will make their England Under-21 debuts tonight. Platt will also hand first caps to Sheffield United defender Phil Jagielka and Reading midfielder Stephen Sidwell.

Team: Evans (Chelsea), Parnaby (Middlesbro), Jagielka (Sheff Utd), Clarke (Everton), Konchesky (Charlton), Pennant (Arsenal), Prutton (So'ton), Sidwell (Reading), Zamora (Brighton), Ameobi (Newcastle), Defoe (West Ham).

  • England U-21 v Serbia and Montenegro U-21, Hull, 8pm tonight - live on Sky Sports 1

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