Shaka Hislop

Anybody who's come off serious injuries, as I'm sure Herc can attest, there's always these little niggling injuries that just kind of pop up that seem unrelated.

And that's a concern.

That's a concern in the short and immediate term, medium term, which is why he's saying,

If I get to March, I can be a part of that squad, I can make an impression on Mauricio Pochettino, then I start thinking about the summer.

Now, to your question about being country ready, while I get it, but Anthony Robinson is known enough, experienced enough, respected enough, that if he plays a significant part in March and contributes in the way that Anthony Robinson can,

And again, for me, he walks into the team.

And listen, I get it.

Another footballing cliche, possession is nine-tenths of the law.

But when you have a standout talent in a position, in any position, that standout talent gets the nod.

And Anthony Robinson, as I...

keep trying to make the point is a standout talent for me.

Yeah.

Listen, I'm a big fan, quite clearly, of Anthony Robinson.

I understand by that.

But to Hicks' point, Alston has done everything that's asked of him.

He has ticked the boxes that Mauricio Pochettino has kind of suggested.

what he's going to be relying on in terms of his performances, getting better each time, and then continuing to be picked and respected and relied upon by Mauricio Pochettino.

If Anthony Robinson is not fit for whatever reason, not 100% fit, absolutely, Alston, that's his position now.

He's a good player.

I will say, I'm with you.