‘Cheek’ hopes to impress new English coach

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Ruben Loftus-Cheek is hoping he can impress new England manager and win a recall to the England squad after impressing at AC Milan. The former Chelsea star

has not played for England for more than six years, last being included in Gareth Southgate’s 23-man squad at the 2018 World Cup. The

28-year-old is hoping he can impress his next manager after Southgate left the role after England were defeated 2-1 by Spain in the Euro 2024 final.

Loftus-Cheek decided to leave Chelsea in 2023 and join Milan on a permanent basis, http://ufabet999.app leaving the club he joined as an eight-year-old. The

midfielder scored 10 goals in all competitions last season as Milan finished second in Serie A and secured a place in the 2024-25 Champions League.

“It has been great to be a fan following the England team this summer. “I’ve watched their journey even though I wasn’t part of the team,” Loftus-Cheek told reporters on Thursday.

“It’s great to be part of the country and represent the culture during a major tournament.

“We were close but it wasn’t to be. For me, I’ve played for England before and I have friends there so I want them to succeed, of course. We’re very close. Maybe next time, who knows, maybe I’ll be in the team to achieve that.”

Ruben Loftus-Cheek

Ruben Ira Loftus-Cheek (born 23 January 1996) is an English professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Serie A club AC Milan.

Early life

Loftus-Cheek was born in Lewisham, Greater London. He grew up in Swanley, Kent and attended High Firs Primary School and Orchards Academy. Loftus-Cheek is of Guyanese descent. He is the half-brother, on his father’s side, of former professional footballers Carl and Leon Cort. His younger brother, Joe, is a semi-professional footballer.

As a youngster, Loftus-Cheek idolised French internationals Zinedine Zidane and Thierry Henry.