Former teammate makes “England” comment on Swansea City man amid Leeds United interest

Former Ipswich Town player Tristan Nydman hopes former teammate Flynn Downes can take the step up to the Premier League in the future and even appear at an international level for England, revealing his hopes to BBC Radio Suffolk.

The duo have endured contrasting fortunes in recent months, with Nydam calling time on his career aged 22 earlier this month after failing to shake off injuries and had been a free agent since his departure from Portman Road last summer.

Downes was also deemed surplus to requirements by old boss Paul Cook at that point, but was still under contract at the club and was made to train with the club’s youth team before sealing a switch to Championship outfit Swansea City in August.

The 23-year-old has thrived under Russell Martin and has once again been the subject of interest from the Premier League after previous links to Crystal Palace, with Leeds United thought to be monitoring his current situation in South Wales.

A move to Elland Road would be a meteoric rise from the midfielder who may go from being in a League One side’s youth team to operating in the Premier League in the space of a year if the Whites can seal a deal for him in the summer.

Ex-teammate Nydman isn’t stopping there though, hoping that he can make his way onto the international stage by forcing his way into Gareth Southgate’s plans.

Speaking to BBC Radio Suffolk, he said (via the BBC Sport website): “From what Swansea fans have been saying, Flynn has been incredible (this season), I’ve watched a few of their games.

“Hopefully, he ends up in the Premier League, hopefully he plays for England.

“I only wish the best for all of them (his ex-teammates).”

The Verdict:

Considering the options the Three Lions currently have at their