Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder is critical of England's U20 staff over their management of Oliver Arblaster.
The midfielder made his full Premier League debut in yesterday's 3-3 draw with Fulham.
"It's a difficult one for him, because he's a footballer, but that part of the game we're delighted with," said Wilder.
"He played the whole 90 minutes for England on Wednesday night, at elite level, and I was delighted he got a cap. I'd like to think he'd be protected a little bit more given everyone knew he was going to make his home Premier League debut at the weekend, which is quite a big thing for his local club and the club that he loves.
"He enjoys playing for his country as well and that was maybe a reason towards the end of the game he was flagging. Emotionally I know what it does to you and takes out of you but I thought his performance, especially second half, was one of our better performances with the ball."