helsea defender Levi Colwill says he's dreaming of profitable his first silverware as a participant on the European U21 Championship.
In a full of life opener towards the Czech Republic in Batumi, Georgia on Thursday, England sealed a 2-0 win courtesy of second-half strikes from Aston Villa’s Jacob Ramsey and Emile Smith Rowe of Arsenal. England face Israel of their second Group C sport on Sunday, and Gareth Southgate can be in attendance in Kutaisi.
Colwill, who impressed this season on mortgage from Chelsea at Brighton, began at centre-back towards the Czech Republic regardless of becoming a member of the squad late having skilled with the senior England facet over the previous week.
“I really enjoyed training with the seniors”, Colwill stated. “I learned so much, but I always had this tournament in the back of my mind. It’s such a big thing for me because I haven’t won a trophy in my professional career yet. This would be the best way to start, and hopefully do well.
“When you see the top pros at Brighton and at the [England] seniors, their levels are so high. It drives me to be regarded as a great player like they are.”
England U21s supervisor Lee Carsley stated: “It was important that we got off to a really good start. Getting the win in the first game is always so important. We were aware of the record from the past.”
It was the primary time England had gained their U21 Euros opener since 2009, once they reached the ultimate with a crew that includes James Milner, Micah Richards and Theo Walcott.
Carsley added: “I thought it was important that we started the first game with players that have been playing a lot for their clubs, especially towards the end of the season. We felt that it would help us and it did.”
Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones stated: “It’s the perfect way to start. We’ve got a team that ability-wise and talent-wise is one of the best I’ve seen.”
After Sunday’s match towards Israel, Group C’s early leaders England meet defending champions Germany on Wednesday in Batumi.
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