Gary Cahill Thrilled to be Training with England Squad

Friday
Oct 9
2009
2:25pm
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England and Bolton Wanderers centre–half Gary Cahill

Gary Cahill has joined the England squad for training ahead of the contentious yet historic game against Ukraine at the Dnipro Stadium tomorrow (Saturday, October 10, 2009).

He told the official BWFC website;

“It’s great to be training alongside players of that calibre, especially with me being a few years behind the centre-backs at the moment. They’ve achieved things you want to achieve in your own career and that spurs you on as well.

“You can always learn off good players. I’ve still got things to learn, and to learn off players like that who have been there and done it, is only going to bring my game on. That is why I like coming away with England.

“I was thrilled to get the call-up and to work with these guys can only help me.”

From Villa to England, Via Bolton

Talking to The Guardian Gary Cahill says that Aston Villa manager, Martin O’Neill made a mistake in letting him leave for Bolton Wanderers.

“It was a shame I had to move. If I’d bided my time a bit longer, then maybe I’d have got my chance. He never forced me out of the door. I spoke to him a few times and, at that time, he couldn’t guarantee me a place week in and week out. I can’t do anything sat on the bench and we agreed it was best for me to be playing more regularly. I’ve improved a lot from my days at Villa and that’s through playing. It could have backfired but it’s turned out to be a good decision. It’s worked out well for my career.”

At the end of the article (link below) Cahill concludes;

“…at the moment, I am enjoying my time at Bolton and still have plenty to learn.”

Gary Cahill will be with the England squad in Dnipropetrovsk for the World Cup qualifier against Ukraine and back in England for Wednesday’s fixture against Belarus at Wembley Stadium in the southern village of London.

Incidently, the price to watch England versus Ukraine online went up to £9.99 yesterday and will rise again tomorrow to £11.99. Watch for ‘free’ on bet365.com — terms and conditions apply.