On the hole Danny's reputation does better that of Hock, but many twitter users recently learned he's not squeaky clean.

...Or perhaps we learned he is!

I never work in absolutes. He would have to do something pretty dire to not play for England ever again.

On the other side he would have to do something pretty special to get back into the England side.

I don't recall Hock being amazing since his return from his drug taking. He's had the odd game where he's made a busting run, but he's also had plenty of daft offloads and yellow and red cards.

You always get instant reactions like no not ever, but if he was the best at that position then you need a reason to keep him out, behaviour can be that, but he could always wear a tag to keep him out of pubs???

Lets not forget he was not drinking solo, he was just the one who could not drag his bum out of bed the next day. Some of those are model professionals apart from when they get a bit peckish on the RL pitch and the nachos are out of reach.

If McNamara is re-signed as coach anything is possible.
The question about Hock is a good one but perhaps there's more validity in asking if Danny Brough will get a call to the England squad.
I'd prefer Brough in front of Hock but what I don't want is McNamara given a new deal. I do think I'll be disappointed though.

He was also the only one who had a viable replacement already training with the squad. Did GH's behaviour give the coach an excuse to revise his selection based on what he saw in training?

Playing for your country should be the highest honour bestowed upon a player. Any individual who thinks that its excusable to miss any form of training/session that they are expected to attend simply doesn't deserve to be included, regardless of form. There are a dozen other players would jump at the opportunity.

Quite possible. Often sick records are used in work to get rid of the ones you don't want, were as those who are good salts get a bit more time.