The Manchester United midfielder is itching to get back on the pitch with the Great Britain team after being side-lined with various injuries for most of the club season.
Seen as one of the brightest talents in the English game, it was no surprise when Stuart Pearce gave the youngster a chance to impress the rest of the world at this summer's European Championships.
Although having a number of options in the center of the park, the tactician chose to call-upon the talented play-maker to dazzle opponents alongside his club teammate http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ryan-Giggs-c31985, who has also been given the captaincy for the tournament.
Cleverley, himself will have a point to prove, as he started the Premier League season in scintillating fashion, but a recurrence of sprains and strains cut short his maiden season at Old Trafford.
However he has been given the chance to make his mark on http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/England-c749 boss Roy Hodgson, as the Three Lions begin a complete overhaul of the squad and the starlet has been delighted by his inclusion in the team.
"I have played for Stuart Pearce in the Under-21s. He is in things to win them and so am I. We genuinely think we have a chance with the squad we have got. It will be a young team but with some over-age players."
He also added that by playing in London this summer, he would able to prove his doubters wrong and perhaps make amends for his performances in the last couple of months.
"I have known since Christmas that I might have a chance of the Olympics. I knew if I wasn’t going to make the Euros I would love to be a part of this. This would help to make up for the disappointment of last season for me. Hopefully I will win many trophies
with Manchester United but to have an Olympic gold on your mantelpiece is something to tell your grandkids about," he said.
The Great Britain team are poised to gain some silverware this time around and kick things off with their first game at Old Trafford on the 26th of July, giving them plenty of time to practise and hone their team ability, ahead of the much-anticipated tournament.
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