England defender Nathaniel Clyne insists the squad are relishing the competition for places ahead of Euro 2016.
The Liverpool right-back played 90 minutes in the 2-1 friendly win over Australia at the Stadium of Light on Friday but knows he faces a battle with Tottenham's Kyle Walker for the first-choice spot at the tournament in France.
He believes his situation is one replicated throughout the squad and it provides a motivating factor for all.
"There are players fighting for positions all over the pitch when they get an opportunity to show what they can do and that is healthy," he said.
"I think it is good as it keeps everyone on their toes and keeps everyone fighting for positions - everyone wants to be hungry and has a determination to get themselves into the squad.
"I think everyone is focused on trying to get themselves into the squad.
"Everyone is working hard in training and in matches to try to get into the team.
"Unfortunately there will be three people dropping out but the competition is healthy.
"It will be sad for the players to be told they will not be going with the squad but there are a lot of players who also didn't get picked.
"But England have a strong team and hopefully they can do well at the tournament."
Clyne has had a long season already with Liverpool courtesy of a run to the finals of both the Capital One Cup and Europa League and after disappointment at both he is keen to end the campaign on a high.
"I still have a lot left in the tank to continue through the tournament," added the 25-year-old.
"I am young and fresh and hopefully I can get more experience by playing in this tournament as it is my first tournament.
"This is what you see as a little kid when you watched England on TV so I am looking forward to it and hopefully it will be a good tournament.
"I was on holiday for the last tournament and I watched it on television in a Miami hotel so I am excited - everyone wants to be playing for their country."
On what effect his two final setbacks have had this season he said: "I guess it urges me on to do well.
"I've been through losing two cup finals, which is disappointing, but it urges me on to do better and try to win this time."
Source: PA
