Leicester's James Justin determined to seize England chance | OneFootball

James Justin is delighted to have been given the chance to “play at the pinnacle” after earning his first England call-up.

Justin recently recovered from a serious knee injury which kept him sidelined for almost a year.

But with Ben Chilwell and Luke Shaw both injured, the Leicester City left-back will get his chance to show England boss Gareth Southgate what he can do in June’s four Uefa Nations League fixtures.

And it’s an opportunity he is determined to grab with both hands.

“I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, it’s a dream come true for everyone to put on this crest. Every kid’s dream to play at the pinnacle,” Justin told BBC Radio 5 Live.

“This is what I’ve got an opportunity to do if I keep on delivering out on the pitch, on the training pitch, and being relentless in the gym and preparation. That’s what I’ve got to do to get to that level.”

The 24-year-old has been back in action since January and finished the season with 19 appearances in all competitions for the Foxes.

And now he hopes to put his injury woes behind him and continue developing.

“I think I was out for 10 months with my knee and it was some of the hardest times, as every footballer knows,” Justin said.

“With those days when you’re watching the lads on the training pitch, you’re just jealous, champing at the bit, waiting to get back.

“(Missing the FA Cup final) was another hard thing because I had a similar thing when I was at Luton. I was on the bench when we got promoted.

“It’s one of those feelings like you’re happy for everyone, but not to be out there is a bit gutting.

“I was at Wembley. I was four months in, I’d say, so obviously I had no chance of getting there. But it was tough to see the success of the team without me.

“But I just thought when I got back we’re going to be flying and hopefully next season we can do something similar.”