Luke Young called up for England
Charlton right back Luke Young has been called up for England's summer tour of the USA after Manchester United's Gary Neville withdrew because of a groin injury.
Young commented, 'I was definitely surprised. I've done a lot of interviews recently after winning the player of the year and a lot of people have mentioned the possibility of playing for England. It's always on your mind to play for your country but to be honest, at 25, I thought had missed the boat.'
Curbs said, 'I'm delighted for Luke, and it's a fantastic reward for his great season for the club ... from the club's point of view it's again proof that the England set-up keeps a close eye on what's happening at The Valley.'
When Young joined the club from Spurs, initially on a Nordic tour, he soon became a target for the perennial Charlton moaners, being given the sobriquet 'Luke Warm'. However, his Player of the Season Award recognised his commitment and skill and even the Bloke Behind Me has had words of praise for him.
Young seems to have matured as a person, particularly since the birth of his daughter. His acceptance of the Player of the Season award showed an admirable mixture of modesty and gratitude. As Curbs has said, being in the England squad will be a great experience for him personally. It will help him to develop even further as a player.
Young commented, 'I was definitely surprised. I've done a lot of interviews recently after winning the player of the year and a lot of people have mentioned the possibility of playing for England. It's always on your mind to play for your country but to be honest, at 25, I thought had missed the boat.'
Curbs said, 'I'm delighted for Luke, and it's a fantastic reward for his great season for the club ... from the club's point of view it's again proof that the England set-up keeps a close eye on what's happening at The Valley.'
When Young joined the club from Spurs, initially on a Nordic tour, he soon became a target for the perennial Charlton moaners, being given the sobriquet 'Luke Warm'. However, his Player of the Season Award recognised his commitment and skill and even the Bloke Behind Me has had words of praise for him.
Young seems to have matured as a person, particularly since the birth of his daughter. His acceptance of the Player of the Season award showed an admirable mixture of modesty and gratitude. As Curbs has said, being in the England squad will be a great experience for him personally. It will help him to develop even further as a player.
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