Only those who really want to play for Russia will be called into the team.
Within days he had been called into the senior team for a friendly against Oman.
Smith was called into the team to play West Ham United, winning 3-1.
Just weeks later he was called into the team for the third Test against Australia - but this time as an opener.
He was eventually called into the national team for the first time in a friendly game with Hungary in 1947.
Despite his scoring success, Kuntner was never again called into the national team.
Ledley was called into the first team during the 2004-05 season, while still only 17.
As a youngster he played Basketball for his local club and was called into the German national team.
He was called into the national team in 1937, but suffered a career ending knee injury before his first game with the team.
Ring was called into the team for the second tour match against Leicestershire.