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Nathaniel Clyne desperate to make international debut with England

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Southampton full-back Nathaniel Clyne is hopeful of making his England debut over the coming week.

Clyne, 23, was named in the Three Lions squad for the Euro 2016 qualifiers against San Marino and Estonia in October, but was an unused substitute for both matches.

However, the former Crystal Palace man is upbeat about his chances of making the starting XI for either Saturday's Euro 2016 qualifier against Slovenia or the following Tuesday's friendly in Scotland.

Clyne told reporters: "I'm ready for it and getting ready. I've prepared myself, [be it] against Slovenia or Scotland, I'll get myself ready for the game. It [the call-up] shows that I'm getting credit for the good performances that I've been putting on display and I've been given my chance now and I'm going to make it count.

"It's brilliant for me to come here and play amongst the lads and be in the international side. I know a lot of the players here at the moment that have helped me settle in well and I'm looking forward to playing in the games.''

England have won their first three group games and Clyne believes they can maintain that winning streak throughout their qualifying campaign.

He added: "Yeah, I think we can do -- we're playing so well at the moment and we've got the players to do that so I believe we can pull it off.''

The defender has impressed this term with the Saints second in the Premier League and enjoying a five-match winning run in all competitions.

And Clyne believes he can use that winning mentality as he looks to make his first appearance for England.

He said: "We're on a good run of form, we're playing well and I'm taking this confidence into national side.''

As for the battle with former club teammate Calum Chambers for the right-back role, he added: "It's always good to have competition, it keeps you on your toes and we get the best out of each other. If he's there I've got to do even better and that's what I'm going to try to do.''