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Josh King speaks to the media after receiving his first call-up to the England senior team.
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00:00 - Intro.
00:21 - Fitness: precautionary groin but in ok.
00:47 - Number ten role beating palmer and Foden: unbelievable honour. I’m capable of playing a number of positions and grateful for the opportunity.
01:20 - Close to call up: I was happy for Ngumoha. Nice to meet the lads and get a taste of being in and around it.
02:00 - Tuchel’s words: he told me to keep playing, racking up the minutes.
02:38 - Who did you learn at WC camp: loads of people. Jude took me under his wing, Kane as well. Everyone in the team made me feel welcome.
03:38 - if I’m given the opportunity I’d be over the moon to score for England. If I could get that goal I’d be delighted.
04:21 - England ambition and earliest memories: just putting on the shirt is an incredible feeling. Rising the ranks have been incredible I have to pinch myself. First memories 2018 World Cup. Sterling scored and it was a big goal.
05:50 - Harry Kane record breaking appearance: incredible person and even better footballer. Hopefully he can get more goals.
06:27 - Reaction to call up: it was a weird buzz. I got into the kitchen and started cheering with my dad.
07:15 - playing in the premier league: I’ve been trying to focus on playing for Fulham. Opportunity to play for England, hopefully I can show what I can do.
08:06 - Playing a range of sports: it’s contributed in some way. It gives you other talents that can help in football.
08:40 - Like what?: fly half in rugby, your hand eye coordination. There’s a lot of sports, but the love of all sports contributes.
09:27 - out wide for England: I don’t think it changes my mindset. Wherever I play I’ll do the best I can. I’m happy to play for the manager.
10:19 - Too much focus on age: Yamal is an incredible talent, it doesn’t get me too frustrated. There’s lots of talented older players passing the knowledge onto me.
11:07 - ambition as a player?: playing for England is the dream. It’s something done been working towards. Happy to be here.
11:35 - Win World Cup?: that’s the cherry on top.
12:01 - standards Kane sets: he sets a high standard in terms of his performances, the way he trains and conducts himself.
12:42 - what do you do to help: place the balls down, cross it.
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