At 2:45am Beijing time tomorrow, England will host Greece in the third round of the UEFA Cup B League. Before the match, England player Madouekei expressed his expectation for the match in the team's press conference and shared his deep friendship with his teammates and coaches.
Maduekai started by saying that it is an honor to be in the roster again and play for England. He believes that England is one of the best teams in the world and it is a great honor to play for such a team. He emphasized that he can only be called up by England if he continues to contribute in his club and hence he is very happy about it. At the same time, he also expressed his expectations of making more memories with England in the future.
Speaking about his England debut, Maduekai said it was a historic night, they won the game and he dished out the assist, which was very special for him, especially since the assist went to a top player like Kane. He hopes to create more memories in the future by wearing the England shirt.
Maduekai also spoke about his experience of having played in England U21 with teammates such as Carsley, Palmer and Colville. He said that his career journey may not have been standard, but having played in England and playing abroad early in his career has taught him a lot. Now back in England, he is very happy about that. He particularly praised Coach Casley as a coach who is very articulate, has a strong belief in the team and is a great person to work with.
Speaking about his relationship with Palmer, Maduekai said they have maintained a good relationship on and off the pitch. They started playing together at England U15 and have been great friends since then. He believes that Palmer is a very unique player who stays relaxed on and off the field, which he admires. At the same time, he praised Palmer's precise passing and his own energetic matchmaking, believing that this complementary relationship has made them great friends and teammates.
Finally, Maduekai said that it's always fun to play with Palmer and they get to play together every week, so it would be a lot of fun to have the opportunity to play with England. He is looking forward to playing with his teammates in the upcoming matches for England.
