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Everton midfielder Rodwell hoping to be involved with GB team

Everton youngster Jack Rodwell admitted he would be filled with pride if he got the opportunity to represent Great Britain at the London 2012 Olympics.

The England U21 midfielder says he would love to play for a unified GB team at next summer's Games for the chance to obtain an Olympic medal.

"I would definitely like to be involved," he told Everton TV. "You always want to test yourself at a high level and I would be proud to represent Great Britain.

"It is effectively a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be involved in something like that and the chance to win an Olympic medal would be amazing."

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