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title: "Ben Godfrey Reveals England Hopes and How he Learns from Teammates"
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published: "2020-11-13T11:30:25Z"
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# Ben Godfrey Reveals England Hopes and How he Learns from Teammates

Everton summer signing [Ben Godfrey](https://readeverton.com/2020/10/27/godfrey-exhibits-his-desire-to-improve-ahead-of-newcastle-clash/) has revealed the extent of his ambitions, signalling his desire to become a regular face in the Toffees’ starting XI with a view to receiving an England call-up.

The centre-back, who [signed on deadline day](https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1856420/everton-seal-godfrey-signing), spoke exclusively to the [York Press](https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/18867575.former-york-city-star-ben-godfrey-wants-become-regular-fixture-everton/) about his future desires and career ambitions. The 22-year-old has already featured at England under-21 level, having [been capped five times](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ben-godfrey/profil/spieler/343475) for the Young Lions.

Godfrey will not be short of mentoring figures around him on Merseyside. Manager Carlo Ancelotti is a [veteran of the game](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/carlo-ancelotti/stationen/trainer/523), whilst experienced figures such as club captain Seamus Coleman have [plenty of defensive acumen and good leadership traits](https://www.espn.co.uk/football/club/everton/368/blog/post/3412469/sam-allardyce-must-make-seamus-coleman-captain-to-inspire-supporters) which can help the young Everton defender in his development.

Godfrey was open about his ambitions for his bright future in football, telling the [York Press](https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/18867575.former-york-city-star-ben-godfrey-wants-become-regular-fixture-everton/):

> “I want to be a regular in Everton’s team.
>
> “It’s every English footballer’s dream to represent the country at senior level. I’m fortunate enough to do it at the under-21 level.
>
> “It’s a great time to be a part of it because there’s actually a pathway now for young players into that senior team. If you find yourself playing well regularly in the Premier League for Everton, there is a chance you could get that call-up, and that’s what I will continue to work towards.
>
> “It’s already a proud moment for me and my family to represent the England Under-21s but to go that bit further for the seniors would be massive.”

Godfrey is joined by [a host of senior England internationals](https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/18867575.former-york-city-star-ben-godfrey-wants-become-regular-fixture-everton/) at Everton, including two fellow Yorkshiremen – Sheffield native Dominic Calvert-Lewin has [scored twice in three starts](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/dominic-calvert-lewin/nationalmannschaft/spieler/306024/verein_id/3299) for England, whilst Bradford-born Fabian Delph is an experienced figure of the Three Lions’ setup with [20 caps.](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/fabian-delph/nationalmannschaft/spieler/50362/verein_id/3299)

“We’ve got a good Yorkshire five-a-side team,” Godfrey [joked](https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/18867575.former-york-city-star-ben-godfrey-wants-become-regular-fixture-everton/) before turning his attention to how his teammates improve his game.

“These are boys who have represented Everton a lot more times than myself so there are bits and pieces I can take. They’re great lads as well and I’m so appreciative of them being so welcoming.

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Godfrey’s ambitious personality shows a strong hunger and desire to improve which should serve him and his club well.

His fire and spirit will serve as a powerful motivator to compete for places and thus raise the performances of the team as a whole. Godfrey also appears to be settling in well and building a good rapport with his teammates – a crucial necessity if he is to push on in his career.