Danny Rose is eyeing a place in the England squad for games with Italy and Denmark this month.
The two friendly games at Wembley will be part of Gareth Southgate's preparations for the Euro 2020 finals with England's first three group games of the tournament taking place beneath the iconic arch in the national stadium.
Southgate was in the stands for Newcastle United's recent 0-0 draw with Burnley.
Rose said: "I just wish he’d picked a different game to watch!
"I messaged him after the game and we spoke a bit.
"Hopefully I will get to see him next week when the next camp gets announced.
"If I’m being honest and critical then I would say I’m not playing at the level I want to be."
"It’s been a difficult few months not playing at Tottenham but I am getting in the groove again."
Rose hopes that his past performances for the Three Lions can help him make it into the final squad.
Rose, speaking to the club website, said: "He (Southgate) really respects a good atmosphere and aura around the training camps.
"I do need to be playing well but it’s not just about performances.
"You could be on the road for four or five weeks so it is no good picking people who may be disruptive.
"I feel confident I will be selected but I don’t think I’m just selected on performances."
