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Leicester ace Maddison targets England recall

Leicester City midfielder James Maddison is "hungry" for an England recall in time to make it to this summer's rearranged European Championship.

The 24-year-old's sole England appearance came in a 7-0 win over Montenegro in November 2019.

Since then, Jack Grealish and Phil Foden have staked strong claims to be in Gareth Southgate's Euro 2020 squad.

Speaking to Football Focus, he said: "I know I am good enough. I just want that opportunity."

England are scheduled to face San Marino, Albania and Poland in March as they begin their 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign.

After those fixtures, June friendlies against Austria and Romania represent the final opportunities for players to push for inclusion in the squad for this summer's tournament.

"Hopefully that is something I can strive towards. That is not a target I will hide. I want to be back in the England squad, simple as that," Maddison added.

"If that wasn't my target there would be something wrong. I have come through the lower leagues and that feeling of representing my country against Montenegro was the best feeling ever.

"That is something I am very hungry for. That is why I am working every day, why I am staying out on the training pitch longer to help this Leicester team and ultimately break back into the England team."

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