Phil and James Younghusband were waiting for “call-up” to play for the Philippine National Football Team after they were omitted in the recently held Philippine Football Peace Cup where the Azkals emerged Champion.
The most popular and well-recognized members of the Philippine said that they were waiting for the Azkals’ management. James was quoted as saying that “That’s up to the management. We’re always available, we’re waiting for that call-up. We’re looking forward, if we’re getting a call-up to play with the team again,” James stated.
The statement made by the Younghusband during a press conference on an endorsement launch held on Tuesday. They also clarified some issues and made a congratulatory remarks to the players and their team mates in the Philippine Azkals.
The Philippine Azkals will be having their final preparations for the upcoming AFF Suzuki Cup by going on for a training camps to the Middle East.
The Azkals will be having a friendly match against teams from Bahrain on October 12 and Kuwait on October 16, 2012. They will be facing against some more experienced teams.
Meanwhile Phil and James Younghusband will join their Loyola Meralco Sparks of the United Football League (UFL) to compete in the semi-finals of the 2012 Singapore Cup in late October.
