Gomez’s impressive contributions for the club have earned him a return to the England national squad after a long hiatus.
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Liverpool have been enjoying a memorable campaign this time around. The Reds have already won the Carabao Cup trophy and are going strong in the Premier League and Europa League as well. However, they suffered elimination in the quarter-final of the FA Cup with a heart-breaking 4-3 extra-time loss to old foes Manchester United. Despite their exit from the FA Cup, it has been nothing short of an exciting season for the club’s supporters.
One of the players who has been key to their success is defender Joe Gomez. The English international, known for playing as a centre-back, has done a commendable job for the club in other positions in the backline as well. He has stepped up to impressively fill the place left vacant by injured Liverpool defenders this campaign. Gomez’s impressive contributions to the club have earned him a return to the England national squad after a long hiatus.
Asked about earning a first England call-up since 2020, Gomez, quoted on Liverpoolfc.com, said at a press conference during his national team duty, “It is surreal, just because four years is quite a long time. I probably spent a fair bit of that time thinking about wanting to be back in the mix, and seeing the team do so well, and having a taste of it when I was quite a bit younger was obviously special.”
He added: “I’d be lying if I didn’t say I spent time thinking about wanting to be back with the boys and getting back to this level. It has played a big part in my mind and just giving me a new appreciation to be here and a different perspective because I know the flipside and how tough that can be. It’s obviously a privilege; it’s a cliché to say but it is a privilege to be here. And having that approach of gratitude, but also wanting to do well and wanting to prove to myself that I can be here and participate and play my part.”
In this international break, England will play friendlies against Brazil and Belgium. These games could represent a final opportunity for some players to impress head coach Gareth Southgate and earn themselves a spot in the Euro 2024 squad. Gomez was asked whether his versatility could help him get selected for the Euros. He replied, “Maybe. Honestly, I’m just taking in this squad, this camp. It would probably be a bit premature for me to think ahead to that point.”
He added: “I’m just enjoying my football, I’m enjoying playing different positions. Obviously first and foremost I’d see myself as a centre-half, but then with age and with time take it [other roles] in your stride and I’ve enjoyed that. Embracing the opportunities that I’ve got – considering my past – is the main thing and what will be, will be. Being here now and trying to get back in the mix with the boys and just enjoying the environment; it’s a great place to be and obviously Gareth and all the coaching staff have made such a good environment, it’s just nice to be back in it.”
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