King hails Spurs' super six

15 May 2010 13:27
edley King has hailed the fact that Tottenham are the most represented club in England's provisional World Cup squad.[LNB] Spurs are the most represented of the clubs in Fabio Capello's 30-man party, which is heading out to Austria next week for a training camp before being whittled down to the final 23-man squad for South Africa.[LNB]The Spurs skipper has been joined by fellow centre-half Michael Dawson in the provisional squad, as well as midfield team-mates Aaron Lennon and Tom Huddlestone and strike partnership Jermain Defoe and Peter Crouch. [LNB]King believes having so many players in the squad is a measure of the great season Spurs have had - in which Harry Redknapp's side qualified for the Champions League for the first time.[LNB]He told the club's official website: "I'm looking forward to the training camp and there are six lads from Spurs so I'll be in good company. [LNB]"It's a reflection of the season that we've had and there are other Spurs players who could have been involved in the squad had they played more this season. [LNB]"It just goes to show we have a great base of English players at this club. [LNB]"Any player will tell you they dream of playing in the World Cup and so far I've never had the opportunity to do that. [LNB]"To be picked in the 30-man squad gives me the opportunity to prove that I deserve to go to South Africa."[LNB]Fellow centre-half Dawson is one of only two uncapped players in the squad but King is confident his team-mate will rise to the occasion.[LNB]He added: "It's brilliant for Daws and thoroughly deserved after the season he's had - I don't think there has been a better centre-half in the country, so I'm delighted for him. [LNB]"I think people underestimate him as a ball player. He's comfortable on the ball, has a great range of passing, and he's been getting better and better. [LNB]"I'm sure that England fans will see that."

Source: Team_Talk