Source: Daily_Mail
Bolton's Nigel Reo-Coker wants to play for England
Nigel Reo-Coker is aiming to put himself back in the frame for England after joining Bolton.[LNB]Reo-Coker, who was released by Aston Villa at the end of last season, has signed a two-year deal at the Reebok Stadium.[LNB]The midfielder, a former England under-21 captain, has been on the verge of a call-up to the senior squad in the past and last year rejected an invitation to play for Sierra Leone.[LNB] New boys: Nigel Reo Coker (left), Chris Eagles (centre) and Tyrone Mears [LNB]Asked if he had his sights set on reviving his England prospects having signed for Bolton, Reo-Coker said: 'Yes, definitely. Playing consistently makes a difference and I hope having come here to get consistent games, and then we will go from there.'[LNB]The 27-year-old certainly has the backing of his new manager Owen Coyle.[LNB]'We'd love to get him back to that level because I believe he's capable of doing that,' the Bolton boss said.[LNB] Fresh start: Reo-Coker made his Bolton debut against Bolton[LNB]'For us, he brings real Premier League experience and quality. He is strong in possession and strong in the tackle. He keeps the ball the well, keeps it moving and I think he has great football intelligence.[LNB]'This is a real opportunity and a platform for him to show everybody what we believe - that he is a top class player.'[LNB]It took no time for Coyle to convince Reo-Coker that moving to Bolton was the right thing to do.[LNB]'Things happened at Villa at the end of the season - things were said and a situation kind of occurred,' Reo-Coker said.[LNB]'Itwas time to move on. I contacted Owen Coyle and we had a meeting, a good conversation. After that, it was simple - I knew it was the right move for me.[LNB]'I wasn't offered a new contract at Villa so it was time for a new start and this is a new chapter in my life.[LNB]'I had been there for four years and Ithink in modern-day football that is quite a long time. It was a great four years and I can't say anything bad about it, but now it is a new beginning for me.[LNB]'The manager here told me his plans and what he is looking to achieve with the club, and he didn't need to say any more after that.[LNB]'Itwas a great meeting, but also you do your research in football, speak to other people, and every player that I have spoken to who has worked under him has nothing but praise for him.[LNB] No deal: Reo-Coker (right) was not offered a new contract at Aston Villa[LNB]'Theyspoke so highly of him and when I met him, after the first two or threeminutes I could see why. It just felt right for me.'[LNB]Reo-Cokerwas one of three new players snapped up by Bolton this week, with midfielder Chris Eagles and defender Tyrone Mears also arriving having both signed from Burnley on three-year deals.[LNB] CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE FANTASY FOOTBALL GAMEFormer Villa midfielder Reo-Coker completes move to BoltonReo-Coker makes Bolton bow in friendly win at BuryEagles has landed as Bolton wrap up ?3m signings of Burnley midfielder and MearsAll the latest Bolton news, features and opinion [LNB]
