Playing Well And Boosting Leicester's Performance Didn't Make Maddison Enter The England National Team

James Maddison (Photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - James Maddison admitted that he was disappointed not to be called up to the England national team by coach Gareth Southgate this week. He said playing football at the international level was a childhood dream.

The 23-year-old midfielder helped Leicester continue their positive start to the season with a 4-0 Europa League win in Braga on Friday 6 November.

Maddison recorded his first assist in since December 2019 when Kelechi Iheanacho opened the scoring, before wrapping up the win with a goal of his own.

England are scheduled to face Ireland, Belgium and Iceland during the November international break, but Maddison is not included in Gareth Southgate's list of players.

When asked if he was disappointed not to be called the England national team, Maddison admitted he was disappointed.

"Yes, if I'm honest. I want to be in the England squad, "he told BT Sports after the match.

"This is a dream since I was a child and I've felt it. I can't control the England squad, I can only focus on my performance for Leicester and we are second in the English Premier League and winning three in the Europa League."