Southampton midfielder James Ward-Prowse says he always returns a better player after working with England's coaching staff.
He certainly isn't someone for whom national service is a chore.
"It's different every time you come away," he said. "When I go back to my club I feel I've benefited a lot from the experience I've had with England. That's credit to the whole system, the coaching, and the lads I'm with."
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