(Reuters) – Chelsea's Conor Gallagher hopes his experience in a leading role at Chelsea this season will pave the way for him to earn a place in England's squad for this year's European Championship in Germany. .
Gallagher has been named in every England squad he has missed since the 2022 World Cup, appearing in five Euro qualifiers.
The 24-year-old has been at Chelsea since the age of six and has captained the club in the Premier League on several occasions this season, while also playing alongside Reece James and ben chilwell He left the battlefield due to injury.
Gallagher was one of Chelsea's few reliable players. Mauricio PochettinoThe team has struggled for consistency, playing 38 games in all competitions.
“I've had to step up and be more of a leader this season at Chelsea, which I've really enjoyed and I think it's helped me develop even more as a player,” said Gallagher, who had England beaten by Brazil in the first round. Speaking to reporters after the -0 loss. in an international friendly match on Saturday.
His 90th-minute winning goal against Leeds United last month helped Chelsea reach the quarter-finals of the FA Cup, defeating Leicester City and setting up a semi-final encounter with Manchester City.
“The experience of getting this far in the two cup games against Chelsea will definitely help me get into that position,” he said.
“That's something that (England manager) Gareth (Southgate) and others are paying attention to. I'm going to continue to work hard for Chelsea and give myself the best opportunity to be in the (Euro) squad.”
England, who play Belgium in a friendly on Tuesday, will be drawn with Slovenia, Denmark and Serbia at Euro 2024, which begins on June 14.
(Reporting by Shifa Jahan in Bengaluru; Editing by Philippa Fletcher)
