Wolves man Conor Coady makes England vow and sets classy target

Wolves defender Conor Coady has vowed to never take his place in the England squad for granted.

While he has just nine caps to his name, the 29-year-old has become a regular in the Gareth Southgate’s squad. Although he didn’t play a minute of England’s run to final of Euro 2020, Coady was named the squad’s player of the tournament by assistant manager Steve Holland for his exemplary attitude and influence off the pitch.

Coady started Saturday’s 2-1 win over Switzerland, but could be on the bench against the Ivory Coast on Tuesday, with Southgate set to make changes as he continues to assess his squad ahead of the Qatar World Cup. Speaking to Sky Sports before the Switzerland game, Coady explained how much representing his country meant to him.

“I never get used to the feeling because if you do, I think you become a little bit comfortable," said Coady. “Getting comfortable is something I've never done in my life, I never would do. Being called up by your country is the biggest privilege a footballer can ever have in their life, so I've never got comfortable and I'll never take it for granted.

“I always try to do my best every single day and that's something I'll always do, so I've never really got used to it because every time I come here it's the best feeling in the world. It's an incredible moment just to be part of this group and part of this group of lads again.”

While being picked for the World Cup is an obvious target, he has a more simple goal for his international career in general.

"Just helping people. Keep helping people as much as possible,” he said: “There's lots of competition all over the pitch. I don't think it's just at centre-back. There are some incredible English footballers within this country and