Bournemouth forward Callum Wilson claims he deserved the England call up and he is not intimidated by the presence of some famous players in the England squad.
Wilson hogged the limelight with his brilliant form this season. Riding on his shoulder the Cherries are currently placed in the sixth position and Eddie Howe has used the player pretty regularly this season.
A number of injury setbacks halted his progress but the forward’s indomitable spirit has brought him to the current situation. With six goals and four assists to his tally, Wilson has been more effective than Harry Kane, Mohamed Salah and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
The 26 year old insists he got the chance on his own merit. “When I walked in [to England training] I felt like I should be here.
“I felt like my performances this season have justified my selection.
“I play against different players from the squad week-in, week-out, so you get to see them and you have that mutual respect there. But I always felt comfortable coming here.”
He went on to add, “It’s like anything in life really. If it’s worth fighting for then you are going to go have to go through some tough times to get there.
“I’ve had a few setbacks but they have just made me stronger really.
“It makes you appreciate things more so when you get here now you appreciate it a lot more because of what you have done in the past.”
