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Leicester midfielder Maddison: I'll take this England form back to the Premier League

Leicester City midfielder James Maddison was happy with his performance in England's victory over Ukraine.

England won Sunday's Euro qualifier 2-0.

Maddison later said: "It almost feels like a second debut, it was so long ago.

"I've worked hard. I love football and just wanted to be back in the England squad. I always watch from my living room and wanted to be part of this.

"As a footballer and someone who strives to be successful it's tough to watch your friends playing and not be involved yourself.

"It has been a good journey and one I'm proud of. I hope I've gained the manager's trust so he knows he can select me.

"I did alright. I will be critical when I watch it back, I always am.

"Gareth [Southgate] said there's no point going to Italy and winning if we come back here and lose this game.

"It has been a brilliant start to qualification and I'll take this form back to Leicester.

"I don't listen to the media, it's just about if Gareth selects me. I knew I could change his mind by playing well for Leicester.

"I think the World Cup was important for me. Even though I didn't play and I was struggling with injury, I was able to be a good-egg around the camp and wasn't down. I supported the lads and that puts me in good stead with the manager."

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