James Tomkins has revealed that he was surprised to receive a call-up to the Team GB squad for this summer's London Olympics.
The 23-year-old defender, who helped West Ham United gain promotion to the Premier League last season, was named in Stuart Pearce's 18-man party for the Games earlier this month.
"I never expected it. All the years since we knew it was coming to London, you never once thought you'd be taking part in it," he said.
"It's going to be incredible for the whole country. We can't wait for it to begin.
"It feels weird saying I am taking part for Great Britain having represented England all these years, but it's something I know I'll look back on in years to come and be very proud and honoured to have been part of."
Team GB have been drawn in the same group as Uruguay, Senegal and the UAE for the tournament.
