Source: SKY_Sports
Lennon ready for competition
// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} Aaron Lennon recognises that he will have to keep playing to a high level if he is to remain in the England team.[LNB] The Tottenham winger was selected ahead of Shaun Wright-Phillips for the World Cup qualifier against Croatia on Wednesday and he repaid Fabio Capello's faith with a dynamic performance.[LNB]Lennon caused problems with his pace throughout the match and was involved in the first two goals as England cruised to an emphatic 5-1 victory.[LNB]However, the likes of Wright-Phillips, David Beckham and Theo Walcott, who is currently recovering from injury, will all be competing with Lennon for a place in the final World Cup squad.[LNB]"Of course, that comes with being at international level and playing with the best players," said Lennon.[LNB]Mixing it"There are so many quality players within the squad and so many not even here. When you have your chance you have to take it.[LNB]"Shauny Wright has played great recently so just to get the nod was brilliant for me."[LNB]Lennon has been in superb form for Spurs during the early part of the season and he puts the improvement down to greater experience and know-how.[LNB]"I've been trying to mix my game up," he explained. "It is down to experience and looking at how defenders have been trying to mark me out of a game.[LNB]"I've been mixing everything - trying different types of crosses, cutting inside and shooting with my left, going outside. Just mixing it up."[LNB]
