Maddison opens up after making first international

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Maddison opens up after making first international call-up in three years, vows to be ready for World Cup.

Leicester City midfielder James Maddison insists he never gave up on his dream of playing in the Premier League. World cup final with the England national team Despite being out of the team for many years until finally fulfilled

The 25-year-old midfielder has been outstanding this season. And has been name as one of 26 England players to play in the World Cup finals, with Maddison having only played for England at the senior level once, in November 2019. or three years ago. Before returning to the name of the team in this round

“I don’t think it’s closing the door. Or will my chance run out? I miss the national team want to play for the national team. I use the rejection of call-up to the team motivation.”

“When I learned that I was in the national team My father cried out with joy. We are very happy, it is tears of joy. Because it was a long trip for the family. not mine alone. The last time I wasn’t selected everyone was disappointed and we went through it together. My family are people. Who always want the best for me.”

Maddison insists he is in good shape despite being substitut in the first 25 minutes of his last Premier League game.

“Scan results are good. And it’s not a serious injury. I’m going to have to do a little more work with the physio team so I can run at my best. And it won’t affect playing in the first game of the World Cup. I hope things go smoothly.”

England will play their first game against Iran on 21 November 2022.