Alex Ferguson is calling for Alan Smith to be brought back into the England squad.
The Manchester United striker has produced a string of impressive displays and scored in the 7-1 drubbing of Roma earlier this month.
Boss Fergie said: "It is obviously Steve McClaren's decision but I would endorse it without question."
Smith, 26, has 16 England caps but last played for his country in October 2005.
He was then kept out for year with a broken leg and dislocated ankle.
Fergie added: "He stuck at it and he enjoyed a cracking game against Roma.
"He deserves his rewards. His enthusiasm for the game is infectious. You can see it on the training ground as well as the pitch."
Neil Custis, The Sun