Davies 'proud' of England debut

13 October 2010 12:30
Kevin Davies is determined to be more than a one-cap wonder after becoming the oldest player to make his England debut for almost 60 years. Bolton striker Davies came off the bench for the final 20 minutes of Tuesday night's European Championship qualifier against Montenegro, but was unable to help his country avoid a disappointing goalless draw.

The 33-year-old, England's oldest debutant since Leslie Compton in 1950, was handed his big chance due to injuries to several of Fabio Capello's other forwards. But Davies hopes he did enough in training and in the game to keep his place in the squad for next month's friendly against France.

"I've enjoyed every minute of it, to be honest with you," he said.

"Since coming down last Thursday and training with the boys, it's been fantastic. They are some of the best players in the world and it's something that I didn't quite think was going to happen, and it's not really sunk in.

"But I'm delighted to have been given the chance to come on and try to win the game for us. It didn't quite happen, and the result was a little bit disappointing but, nonetheless, I'm really proud."

He added: "I hope I've come down here and made an impression. I've worked extremely hard while I've been here. If I can keep doing the business for Bolton then hopefully I'll be in the next squad."

Source: PA