Newcastle United midfielder Jack Colback is full of pride over his first England call.
Roy Hodgson has responded by including Colback in his squad for next month's friendly with Norway and Euro 2016 qualifier in Switzerland.
Colback said: "It's another proud moment for me and my family.
"My football is going really well at the moment and this is the icing on the cake after moving here. There's been a few retirements since the World Cup, in (Steven) Gerrard and (Frank) Lampard, which has left a hole.
"I'm not saying I'm necessarily their replacement but there are opportunities there for young players to stake a claim.
"The manager took a few young players to the World Cup in the summer and has now named a young squad, so that shows you always have a chance.
"Of course. I've got to go there, express myself in training and hopefully be a part of the games. I want to show people what I am capable of and I know that once I've experienced it once, I will want to do it again.
"I've just got to go there and do what I've been doing at club level, hopefully impress them and stay in the squad."
