Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale has set his sights on the England No 1 shirt for the 2022 World Cup after breaking into the Three Lions squad.
Ramsdale was a late call-up to Gareth Southgate’s Euro 2020 squad over the summer after Dean Henderson withdrew through injury and was recalled for World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Hungary earlier this month.
The 23-year-old has yet to earn a senior cap but after some impressive early displays with the Gunners since his summer move from Sheffield United, Ramsdale believes he is capable of earning a starting spot in Qatar should England secure their place at next year’s tournament.
Ramsdale’s late call-up to the England squad was a timely boost after a difficult few months that included an early elimination with England at the U21 Euros in March and relegation with his club Sheffield United, the second season in a row the goalkeeper suffered relegation from the Premier League.
Speaking about his eventful summer, the former AFC Wimbledon loanee told the League One club’s website: “Me and the Mrs were going to go on holiday and go and chill. The next thing you know, I’m in the squad, I’m fully part of it and it was some of the best weeks of my life!”
