England defender Joe Gomez is set to play in the Three Lions' friendly fixture against Brazil after being called up to the national team for the first time since 2020. Gomez, who trained at St George's Park for the first time in three and a half years, reflected on a challenging period in his career marked by a 'psychological toll.' Despite past difficulties, Gomez is eager to return to the pitch and make a positive impact for England, aiming to overcome haunting memories of his previous call-up and a knee injury that affected his last appearance for the national team.
Booed on his last England appearance 😧 But Joe Gomez can't wait to get back out in front of the Wembley crowd in a Three Lions shirt again 🦁 "You never want that to happen in front of your own crowd." 🗣️ https://t.co/2XXDUdYmyM https://t.co/Jf5WvcjKLD
Three years and four months since his last England camp - it's been a long road back for Joe Gomez... 🩺 But he still has haunting memories of his last call-up 😰 “It was the same pitch. It was quite gruesome. My kneecap was halfway up my leg." 😷 https://t.co/wtmOB799Hd https://t.co/76wQ0PywlB
As he stepped out to train at St George's Park with England for the first time in three and a half years, Joe Gomez was closing the chapter on a difficult period of his career he admits had a “psychological toll” https://t.co/96KMioKud5
"I spent time thinking about getting back to this level" 🧠 Joe Gomez on being called-up to England for the first time since 2020 🏴 https://t.co/JpFlBAKQqg
"I spent time thinking about getting back to this level" 🧠 Liverpool defender Joe Gomez on being called-up to England for the first time since 2020 🏴🔄 https://t.co/oxCPAPfV7z
Watch live as England defender Joe Gomez speaks at St George's Park ahead of the Three Lions' friendly fixture against Brazil https://t.co/QoA03eJLQy