Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott has admitted that the form of Matija Nastasic is making it hard for him to break back into City's starting lineup.
The Serbian centre-back's introduction has seen City's defence improve in recent weeks and despite starting in his side's 1-1 draw with Everton at the weekend, Lescott has admitted that he could lose his England place if he does not feature more regularly.
Lescott told The Sun: "It's important I stay fit and get back in the team.
"It's nice to have played for England but I need to force my way back into our side first to have a chance of staking a claim for my country.
"It'll be hard to break back regularly with Matija playing so well."
The 30-year-old has made 24 appearances for England.
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Darren Plant
Darren Plant
