Joe Gomez has received his first England call-up since October 2020. The Liverpool defender is understandably delighted with Gareth Southgate's decision to select him for the upcoming Brazil and Belgium friendlies.
“It is surreal, just because four years is quite a long time,” Gomez said at a press conference.
“I probably spent a fair bit of that time thinking about wanting to be back in the mix, and seeing the team do so well, and having a taste of it when I was quite a bit younger was obviously special. I’d be lying if I didn’t say I spent time thinking about wanting to be back with the boys and getting back to this level.
“It has played a big part in my mind and just giving me a new appreciation to be here and a different perspective because I know the flipside and how tough that can be.
“It’s obviously a privilege; it’s a cliché to say but it is a privilege to be here. And having that approach of gratitude, but also wanting to do well and wanting to prove to myself that I can be here and participate and play my part.”
