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- Asked what he wants to show, Hall said the others built good bonds over about seven weeks in the summer. For him it is about taking in the information and doing the right things.
- Asked if this is his chance to make the left-back spot his own, Hall said injuries always bring opportunities. Whenever he gets his, he will try to take it.
- Asked about an opposing goalkeeper who plays for Newcastle, Hall said he knows him well from club football. He is a great keeper and a great guy, but Hall hopes he is not on it tomorrow.
- Asked about missing the World Cup squad, Hall said he thinks anyone in good form who was left out would feel disappointed. He wants to use that and bounce back.
- Asked about the debrief after Spain, Hall said he thinks England can be really proud of the performance. Football can sometimes come down to mistakes and small margins.
- Asked if this is now a must-win, Hall said he thinks every Nations League game is. He sees no reason England cannot win all five remaining group games.
“I think it's healthy to get the best out of players.”
Lewis Hall has spoken about the competition for England places as he looks to make the most of his opportunity under Thomas Tuchel. With Trent Alexander-Arnold mentioned during the discussion about players fighting to claim an England shirt, Hall made clear that every appearance matters when the competition inside the squad is so strong.
The Newcastle United left-back admitted he was disappointed to miss the World Cup after feeling he had been in good form, but his focus is now on taking his chance whenever Tuchel selects him. Hall also discussed the shortage of established England left-backs, the information he is taking on after returning to the squad and the challenge of competing with players who spent seven weeks together during the summer.
Ahead of England’s Nations League meeting with Czechia, Hall explained why he believes competition for places is healthy and said players have to be at their best whenever they represent their country. He also reflected on England’s performance against Spain and the importance of the remaining Nations League fixtures.
