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Wheater jets out
Middlesbrough, 11:36, October 15, 2008 ,
Middlesbrough centre-half David Wheater has jetted off to join up with the England senior side with the blessing of Gareth Southgate.
The centre-half was in action for the under-21s as they booked their place in next summer's championships with a 2-2 draw against Wales on Tuesday night but he has now jetted off to join the senior squad.
The chances of him playing are slim but he will be happy to join up with Fabio Capello's squad despite a hard game on Tuesday.
Under 21 coach Stuart Pearce said: "There is no doubt David Wheater has had a tough game.
"But if I ask a player whether he wants to travel or go back to his club, he would want to be on that jet.
"They want to be part of the seniors. That is why they work so hard.
"I spoke to Gareth Southgate about it on Monday. These lads want to play for the seniors. We will try to take care of him the best we can."