'Shy' Anderson on England nerves and becoming a leader
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Kelly: You've become an England international as well... that got a smile straight away! What has that been like for you? And has it given you a new level of confidence? …
Kelly: You've become an England international as well... that got a smile straight away! What has that been like for you? And has it given you a new level of confidence? Does it change the way you feel on the pitch? Elliot: Yeah, definitely. I think that's maybe also played a part in feeling like a leader, you know? Bringing that confidence in my voice. And just the belief in me - that people recognise that I'm the player that I thought I was. I've always believed in myself, but when you've got the backing of other people, it really helps. Kelly: Talk to me about Thomas Tuchel - when you got that first call-up. I imagine that's every little boy's dream? Elliot: Yeah, it is. We had Crystal Palace away and I was just sat in the changing room getting ready for the game and a message came through... 'TT'. And he was like: 'Can I see you after the game?' Kelly: Hold on, you knew who 'TT' was straight away, though? Elliot: Well I just had a bit of a guess, yeah, because there was a bit of talk around at the time and then it said: 'Can I see you after the game?' So straight away my nerves were going before the game. …
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