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Leicester starlet Maddison delighted with England experience

Leicester City midfielder James Maddison is relishing his role with England.

The 21-year-old has earned his first call-up for the senior international team. He will have a chance to make his Three Lions debut against Spain and Croatia.

"I have been here five minutes but I have worked hard this season and I am very grateful to get the call up," he said.

"I want to try and show everyone why I deserve to be here and I will try and show what I have to offer.

"You have to come here and be yourself. If you come here and act like the new kid or the young lad then I don't think it will work. Gareth said to me: 'Go and showcase what you are about and why you are here'."

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