Conor Coady
Wolves defender Conor Coady has vowed to never take his place in the England squad for granted. While he has just nine caps to his name, the 29-year-old has become a regular in the Gareth Southgate’s squad. Although he didn’t play a minute of England’s run to final of Euro 2020, Coady was named the squad’s player of the tournament by assistant manager Steve Holland for his exemplary attitude and influence off the pitch.
Conor Coady said: “I never get used to the feeling because if you do, I think you become a little bit comfortable. Getting comfortable is something I’ve never done in my life, I never would do. Being called up by your country is the biggest privilege a footballer can ever have in their life, so I’ve never got comfortable and I’ll never take it for granted. I always try to do my best every single day and that’s something I’ll always do, so I’ve never really got used to it because every time I come here it’s the best feeling in the world. It’s an incredible moment just to be part of this group and part of this group of lads again.”
While being picked for the World Cup is an obvious target, he has a more simple goal for his international career in general.
Conor Coady said: “Just helping people. Keep helping people as much as possible, There’s lots of competition all over the pitch. I don’t think it’s just at centre-back. There are some incredible English footballers within this country and around the world at the minute. As long as I’m part of this squad and I keep getting picked, it’s about helping people and giving the best of myself every single day. My goals are to keep coming here and giving the best of myself every single time I’m called upon to try and help the team, to try and help the country and help my team-mates.”
