Neville 'excited' by red-hot Rodwell

19 August 2010 17:10
Phil Neville believes the form of the rapidly-improving Jack Rodwell is demanding the attention of England coach Fabio Capello.[LNB] Neville views his Everton team-mate, who has been linked with Manchester United and Chelsea, as one of the Premier League's most exciting prospects.[LNB]The 19-year-old signed a five-year contract extension at Goodison Park in May and Neville believes the England Under-21 defensive midfielder is now ready to step up to the senior squad.[LNB]"Jack excites me every time I see him play," said Neville, quoted on Everton's official website. "He's one of my favourite young players and if I was England manager I'd be looking to get him into the full squad.[LNB]"Jack looks the type to me that the bigger the occasion, the better he gets.[LNB]"I know the captaincy for the Under-21s gave him a boost and took his game to another level.[LNB]"He looked awesome and I think he's made vast strides this summer.[LNB]"With young players you are always going to have peaks and troughs but Jack is definitely one of the best youngsters around."

Source: Team_Talk