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Lescott delighted with call

24 May 2007 - 17:02:57

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Defender Joleon Lescott has thanked Everton for allowing him to fulfill the dream of playing for England after being handed a first call-up to a senior international.

Lescott has been named on the substitute's bench for Friday's England B international with Albania and is hoping to make it on to the pitch alongside fellow Toffee Phil Neville at Burnley's Turf Moor ground.

The 24-year-old arrived at Goodison Park last summer from Wolves and believes his call-up is down to the fact he's playing in the media spotlight.

"Every player wants to represent his country and I'm no different," he told the club's official website.

"I'm a big England fan and of course I'd read some reports linking me with a call-up, which was nice.

"But it's not something I've dwelled on. I've been happy to do my best for Everton and then whatever else happens is a bonus.

"When you're playing for a top team that's regularly doing well, then obviously you have a better chance of being recognised at international level.

"I drew here (at Turf Moor) 1-1 with Wolves last season but I never considered for a moment that my next match at Burnley would be for an England side!"