Bolton Wanderers defender Gary Cahill eager to learn from Chelsea’s John Terry
Bolton Wanderers defender http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/John-Terry-c18895. The 25-year-old said he was planning to work hard to impress the England
manager http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Wales-c3041 at Wembley Stadium.
While Cahill had an impressive competitive debut for England in central defence with Terry in the fixture against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Bulgaria-c2861, he said was aware he had to maintain his form to retain his place in the squad. Apart from fulfilling his defensive duties, Cahill
went on to score the opening goal in his side’s 3-0 win. Manchester United striker http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Wayne-Rooney-c36736 scored the other two goals, all before the second half.
Cahill said in an interview:
“It seemed to work well (alongside Terry). There was good communication and JT is a big talker and so is (goalkeeper) http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Joe-Hart-c18699 behind you. It really helps.”
Already considered one of the best developing English central defenders, Cahill revealed he hoped to further improve by learning from his England teammates. There was a huge demand for Cahill in the summer transfer window, but in the end he remained at the
Reebok Stadium. The Englishman relished the chance of playing alongside John Terry and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Rio-Ferdinand-c31173, whom he considered to be amongst the best defenders in the world.
He continued:
“Playing with one of the best defenders in world football is going to bring on your game a lot and you are going to learn a lot.”
Cahill was given the chance to prove himself for country after Manchester United defender Ferdinand was sidelined with injury. The 25-year-old was aware he could be dropped from the starting XI once Ferdinand returned to fitness, but was willing to fight
for his place. Cahill revealed he welcomed competition, since it brought out the best in everyone.
Cahill said:
“But, if you take your chance and play well, then hopefully you'll stay in any team, although there's no doubting the quality in the squad.
There's a lot of competition for places which bodes well.”
Gary Cahill’s father is Irish but the player turned down the chance to play for the Republic of Ireland, choosing http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/England-c749 instead. He has been playing for England since 2004 when he was called for the England under-20 team and insisted he had no regrets
picking England over the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Republic-of-Ireland-c2987. Cahill said it had been his dream to play for the England team and was overjoyed at having the opportunity now.
The Bolton Wanderers defender admitted:
“I've always felt English, I wanted to play for England, and deep down I thought if I worked hard enough, I might get the opportunity.”
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