International Career
As a youngster Bothroyd represented England at several youth levels, getting as far as the under-21 team. He won one cap for the side during a friendly against Mexico U-21's at Filbert Street, scoring during the match with a spectacular overhead kick as England won 3–0.
In October 2008, it was revealed that Bothroyd was on the verge of a possible call-up to play for Jamaica as he qualifies through his grandparents.
On 13 November 2010, Bothroyd was called up to the England squad for the friendly against France. He appeared as a second half substitute in the 2–1 defeat, becoming Cardiff City's first England international player in their 111-year history, and the first Football League player to represent England since David Nugent in 2007.
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