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

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."