England rookie Leon Osman believes Everton's form was key to his call up

12 November 2012 15:21
Leon Osman admits that Everton's excellent start to the season has probably helped the midfielder earn his first call up to the England squad.
                                           
The 31-year-old could make his first cap against Sweden on Wednesday and Osman believes his club's current form has helped. Osman said:

"The good form I've shown for Everton has been recognised. I am feeling good at the minute.

"We're playing the best football we've played as a club for a good number of years. "To find ourselves fourth in the league is brilliant and this has probably played a big part."

Osman said he had never given up hope of being part of an England squad, adding that he has always been a bit of a late developer. He went on:

"It's strange but I'm enjoying it. I've developed late. I only became a first team regular at 23.

"I've done everything late so it doesn't surprise me."

Source: team_talk