I have to say I was gutted when Cattermole left us.
I’ve changed my mind since though and think that Thomas and especially Diame are better players.
I also seem to recall that when Cattermole came back from injury last year he seemed to have lost a bit of sharpness and, dare I say it, looked to have added a few pounds. With his reputation for a good night out, being sidelined with injury and being back up in the North East, I reckon he might well end up doing nothing this year even when/if he returns from injury.
As for being an England prospect then I agree that’s just what he is – a prospect. Can’t see him replacing Carrick, Hargreaves, Gerrard, Lampard, or Barry in the centre of midfield just yet though!