DeMerit gets USA call-up
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Watford defender Jay DeMerit has finally been called up to the USA national side for the matches at the end of March.
Hornets fans were stunned last year when Bruce Arena overlooked Jay whilst selecting his World Cup squad, it seems that with Arena out of the picture DeMerit will finally get the recognition he deserves and take his place in the heart of the USA defence.
DeMerit was an instrumental part of the Watford side that won promotion to the Premier League last season, scoring the opening goal in the three-nil demolition of Leeds United at Cardiff in the play-off final. He's since established himself as the first choice centre-back as the Hornets have attempted to stave off relegation in a tricky first season back in the top-flight. While relegation now looks inevitable, Jay has still turned in some excellent performances this season and his inclusion in the national squad is very much deserved - hopefully he'll get picked to start too.
