Solanke delighted to make England comeback 

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Spurs striker Dominic Solanke insists it means a lot to him to be back in the England squad after being called up for the first time in seven years.

The 27-year-old forward became Spurs’ most expensive signing in club history after impressing for Bournemouth last season, scoring 21 goals, while also scoring three times for his new club, earning another international call-up.

The significance of returning to the national team was not lost on the Tottenham striker, who even spent two years in the Championship with Bournemouth during his international exile.

“It means so much, I’ve worked very hard to get back to this moment,” he said.

“Obviously, I made my debut a long time ago now. It’s been quite a journey, but to get back here is a great feeling for me and the family.

“It’s just part of football. Everything happens at the right time for you. Everyone’s journey is different.

“I wouldn’t have it any other way. I feel like this is the way it had to be for me. And I feel like my game is clicking now and I feel good in myself.”

Having had to wait so long to be back in England contention, it would have been understandable to lose hope, but Solanke explained that he always kept faith in his ability.

“I worked very hard to come back at this moment. It’s part of being a footballer. I believe that when the time is right everything will happen if you work hard enough. ทางเข้า ufabet But of course everyone has their own path and this is mine and I feel like my game is in place now.”

“I always believed I could come back here. It was my goal, one of the things I worked towards. I’m glad I did it and I hope I can continue to do it. That’s my dream, to serve my country. No matter how many times I play, it’s always the same,” Solanke said.