Everton chief Robert Elstone says they're proud of Jack Rodwell's first England call.

The Birkdale-born 20-year-old, part of Everton's set-up since the age of seven, has been selected by Fabio Capello for the forthcoming friendlies against Spain and Sweden.

"We are very proud and pleased for Jack," said Elstone.

"It is a fantastic reward for everything he has achieved, all the hard work that had gone into Jack from our academy and the hard work he has put in.

"It is great for Jack and something we are fantastically proud of; he has made everyone here associated with the club, and the academy in particular, exceptionally proud of his England call-up."