The Hammers left-back has been rewarded for two outstanding seasons by being called into Gareth Southgate’s squad for a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier with Scotland and friendly international with Spain at Wembley.
Speaking exclusively whufc.com, the 26-year-old said: “Of course, I am obviously delighted to receive a call-up and it’s a very proud moment for me and my family. It is every boy’s dream to play for their country and I am looking forward to the next two weeks.
“I just want to enjoy the experience and do my best in training and, if I can do that, then I hope I can achieve my dream of pulling on an England shirt, which is what I’ve wanted to do ever since I started playing football as a little kid in Liverpool.
“My main focus has always been on playing for West Ham and doing the best I can for my club. As long as I was giving 100 per cent, that’s all I could do.”
“I haven’t played alongside any of the other lads in the squad, but of course I have played against them all in the Premier League and they are top players,” he revealed. “I am sure the training is going to be at a real high tempo and I can’t wait to be part of it.”
Well deserved and good luck to the guy but please god dont let him come back injured…
At last, something positive in what’s becoming an increasingly depressing Season – good luck to him!
Go for it son!
Great attitude Cressie, well deserved call up, enjoy the experience and come back stronger COYI !!!