Angel Gomes: ‘Playing for England remains a big goal for me’

Since arriving at Marseille on a free transfer from Lille this summer, Angel Gomes (25) has had to quickly adapt to a new system and status under Roberto De Zerbi. Yet beyond adapting to life at the Vélodrome, the former Manchester United prospect has said that he still has an ambition to return to the England setup. Speaking to Le Phocéen , Gomes was asked to choose between a personal accolade and international recognition — and his answer was immediate. “I’d rather be called up by England . I’m more collective than individual. Representing the Three Lions remains a big goal for me.” Having developed through United’s academy and represented England from U16 to U21 level, Gomes’ career had taken an unconventional route to earning his first four senior caps for the Three Lions under interim manager Lee Carsely last year. He is yet to feature under current boss Thomas Tuchel since his move to Marseille .

“I’m very happy to be here,” Gomes said. “Sometimes people forget how big a club Marseille really is. You realise it when you live it — the fans, the atmosphere, the city. You can feel the direction the club is going in, and I’m proud to be part of that.” Gomes has made seven appearances with Les Olympiens so far this season, scoring his first goal in spectacular fashion back in August against Lorient. The Englishman has however been rotated in recent weeks by De Zerbi, who has preferred combining Matt O’Riley and Pierre-Emile Højbjerg in a central double pivot. GFFN | George Boxall

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