Dominic Calvert-Lewin provided a timely reminder of what it means to wear the England shirt. An emotional phone call to his parents, his mum broke down in tears and the Everton striker said it was a “dream come true.” “If you play football as a kid, you dream of playing for your country.
I’m no different,” said Calvert-Lewin. “I’m a very, very proud man to get this first England call. “It’s something we’ve spoken about since I was a young boy.
To get here now and get the call-up is a dream come true. I’m very happy.” That is what it should mean to play for your country, the pinnacle of any footballer’s career and in stark contrast to what happened last month with Phil Foden and Mason Greenwood.
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