Taking things out of context (again). Overlooking the words 'if', 'should' (as in should in my opinion not that they definitely will) and 'could' in that post. I didn't say they would be sold, some may go on loan.
Yes, it does
1) Gets a loan fee to be used elsewhere
2) Some (or all) of his wages paid for
3) Opens up a spot in the squad for a hopefully better player
I don't think too much can be taken from his solitary England cap. It was given to him by a non permanent England manager who he worked with at under 21 level. I think it was essentially a reward for being Carsley's under 21 captain. He wasn't England senior team quality.