Jack Colback "proud" to receive England call-up

By Simon Sinclair, Reporter | 28 August 2014

Newcastle United midfielder Jack Colback admits that he was over the moon to be called into Roy Hodgson's England squad for the Three Lions' matches in September.

Newcastle United midfielder Jack Colback has revealed that he was delighted to receive his first call-up to the England squad.

Colback was named in Roy Hodgson's squad for the Three Lions' games against Norway and Switzerland in September, and he is determined to show that he belongs at international level.

He told the club's official website: "It's another proud moment for me and my family. My football is going really well at the moment and this is the icing on the cake after moving here.

"There's been a few retirements since the World Cup, in [Steven] Gerrard and [Frank] Lampard, which has left a hole. Of course. I've got to go there, express myself in training and hopefully be a part of the games.

"I want to show people what I am capable of and I know that once I've experienced it once, I will want to do it again. I've just got to go there and do what I've been doing at club level, hopefully impress them and stay in the squad."

The 24-year-old joined the Magpies on a free transfer from rivals Sunderland this summer.