Arsenal news: Eddie Nketiah's Harry Kane admission while on England duty will have certainly put a smile on the face of Gunners supporters
As a result, the 24-year-old was rewarded with a place in Gareth Southgate's 26-man squad, now down by two after Jack Grealish and Trent Alexander-Arnold withdrew through injury. Nketiah could have also played for Ghana but having represented the Three Lions at most youth levels decided to stick with England and a spot in the senior team has since arrived.
In the first press conference held at St George's Park since the England squad arrived, Nketiah was the one placed in front of journalists. His form at Arsenal, his reaction to the call up, pride on wearing the shirt and a number of other topics were on the agenda; but a particular transfer claim about Harry Kane is sure to have pleased Arsenal supporters.
On his start to the new campaign at Arsenal, via Football Daily, he said: "I've worked really hard - I had good moments last season when I came in and played and had a run. This season I’ve started three out of four games. I’ve been happy with my performance. I've scored a few goals and helped the team. As a striker you want that kind of consistency to be playing week in week out, with every game you improve and get more confident."
'I've been here a few times," Nketiah admitted referencing his time with the Under-21's and other age groups. "But it does feel different sat here, it's so special. Here you're mixing with some great players with a great manager as well. It's just that sense of pride to be here and progress through the age groups.
"Obviously to get here was the next step, so I'm really happy to be here and I'm looking forward to it." For Nketiah to make his debut under
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