Newcastle United star Jacob Murphy wants to play for England.
He is certainly deserving of a place in the next squad, with Thomas Tuchel due to announce his team for a World Cup qualifier against Andorra and a friendly against Senegal on Friday.
Jacob Murphy will hope to be included, alongside other Newcastle United players such as Dan Burn and Anthony Gordon.
The 30-year-old has been in tremendous form in recent months, boasting nine goals and 14 assists in all competitions.
Murphy has had an amazing season, and receiving his first ever England call-up would be the icing on the cake.
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Jacob Murphy stakes England claim
Ahead of Tuchel’s next squad being announced, Murphy has spoken to the Athletic about what he could bring to the Three Lions.
The £12million attacker believes he is unique in many respects, as there are not many right-footed right wingers in the Premier League.
“I hope England are casting an eye on what I’m doing, because I feel my game would be appreciated in the setup,” he said.
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“I’m a different profile to every other winger in the league. Other than me, Brennan Johnson is the only other right-footed right-winger and it brings a whole different dynamic.
“There’s Harry Kane and Ollie Watkins and I’d love nothing more than to be putting it in dangerous areas for them to get on the end of.
“And then off the ball, there are a lot of attributes I think would complement the team. I’d love to showcase them.”
Jacob Murphy set for competition at Newcastle United
With regards to his club career, Murphy is getting ready to welcome more competition to Newcastle United.
As it stands, he is the only out-and-out right winger at St James’ Park. His place in the starting XI has been unchallenged since Miguel Almiron was sold in January.
However, Newcastle United plan to address that this summer.
The Magpies intend to sign a right-sided attacker, with Newcastle interested in Bryan Mbeumo.
His arrival would threaten Murphy’s place in the starting lineup, but the man himself does not see it as that.
Murphy wants competition at Newcastle United, admitting to the Athletic: “Whatever happens in the summer in terms of incomings, I see that as more competition. It will be someone I can work off, share the load with.”
It will be vital that Murphy does have someone to share the load with, as Newcastle are set to play more games next season.
They will be back in Europe, having qualified for the Conference League after winning the Carabao Cup.
However, Newcastle United are hoping to be in the Champions League, and will qualify with a win against Everton on Sunday.