Nolan said: "What people have got to realise is we have got a fantastic quartet of midfielders in the team and another fantastic four on the bench.
"I don't think it's a joke that I could play for England and it would be fantastic to get the call-up, but I know how difficult it's going to be.
"I understand why I have not got the call-up because there are so many fantastic players playing in the Premiership and abroad."
Nolan believes being involved regularly in the Barclays Premiership is just as important as being at a top team.
"I would not necessarily play every week at a bigger club," he said.
"These lads are playing week in, week out for Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United and Real Madrid and doing the business.
"I don't know what I will be doing in the summer yet, but I will definitely be supporting England."