John Terry my BIGGEST INSPIRATION! | Ezri Konsa’s FASCINATING rise to England squad

Fascinating press conference with Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa, who talks through his brilliant rise to the top of the game and first England call up.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 How does it feel?: Proud moment for me and my family. Grateful for opportunity.

01:05 Shock to wait for senior call up?: I knew I had a lot to work on my game. only the last two years have I excelled and become the player I am today.

01:47 Never lacked belief?: Knowing myself I’ve always believed. I’m enjoying my football.

02:24 Switch to Portugal?: Those were just rumours, I do have Portuguese in me but I’ve always wanted to play for England.

02:50 We have a lot of world class players and I'll learn a lot here

03:20 John Terry comments: Means a lot coming from a legend, he’s given me lots of advice. He said congratulations.

04:09 Didn’t have an easy journey: It means a lot to my brothers, having a big brother helped me remain grounded.

04:49 Telling the family: The little one was excited, the missus was as well.

05:05 What can people from your area learn from you: My brother put me on the right path.

05:52 Life under Emery: It’s really exciting. I’m really enjoying playing football.

06:20 Inspiration growing up?: John Terry, Rio Ferdinand.

06:30 What always inspired you?: They were leaders, they also played for their countries.

06:59 Played the last 52 consecutive Prem games, how has Emery helped you?: His CV speaks for itself, I knew I’d excel under him, he’s helped me become a man.

07:56 Tyrone Mings influence: There’s not much he’s said to me, we’ve always been close since he joined. The way he helps players, people are fond of him.

08:54 How do you come out of your shell?: The boss demands it from me, it’s trying to do it everyday.

09:18 What do you need to do to get on the plane?: Enjoy my football and do what I do.

09:54 Intensity in training: I was smiling because it was a happy moment, to share a pitch with these guys was an exciting moment.

10:18 What happened when you got the call?: I was driving home after Sunday, talking to the missus about going on a break, then I got a call.

10:58 Will you get minutes this week?: That’s for the boss to decide.

11:11 Can you put the “where’s Konsa” noise behind you?: I want to let my football do the talking?:

11:45 Importance of earlier in career: I had great coaches at Charlton, my time there really helped me.

12:45 How much have you changed as a player?: When the boss came in, that’s how he wanted us to play. I think I’m doing pretty well.

13:18 Type of football you like playing?: Definitely, I’ve always wanted to dominate teams.

13:45 Advice from Villa teammates?

14:23 Nickname at old club ‘little Rio’: Surreal moment. I’ve worked hard to be here.

14:50 What’s Gareth said to you?: Be yourself and enjoy it.

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[HaytersTV]

A heartwarming story... Ezri Konsa's rise to the top of the game is just brilliant 👏

[MatthewLenton]

Being a Villa fan, I'm so proud for him

[joeallen]

Fully deserved!! Took way too long for Southgate to make this call. Watching Konsa every week he fully deserves to be in this England squad. He’s been absolutely unbelievable for us.

[kimbob]

He’s always been solid for Villa but he has really stepped up this season. Especially with Mings absence, well deserved!

[habzzz]

As a lifelong Villa fan, watching Ezri come through and get his LONG DESERVED England call up makes me feel like a proud father. What a lad.

[philnewell]

Big congrats Ezri. Fully deserved and way overdue. He's a Rolls Royce of a player and its a privilege to be able to watch him at VP.

[addamhewitt]

As a villa fan, I've seen the major improvement of konsa over the past 2 years. This call up is 100% deserved. A quality player

[stevecollins]

Ezri has this season developed in a real ball playing centre back. He could always defend extremely well. Great in the air, never gets dribbled past but maybe lacked a bit when on the ball. Watching Villa building up from the back this season with Konsa and Torres has highlighted how good he is now on the ball now and that's without doubt the doing of Emery.

[Lioness_UTV]

Great interview, such a nice man.

I think as fans we often forget how deeply privileged players feel on being called up.

Its an accumulation of a lifetime of boyhood dreams, hard work, pushing through adversity from the academy to making it as a professional. Everyone has a deeply personal story and its a good reminder to all of us how proud the players are to pull on an England shirt to play for us, their familys, their country.

[danielhughes]

Yes our boy konsa. Fully deserved one of the best English cbs in the league.

UTV

[Tom-wdbs]

Been outstanding for Villa, our best defender.

[deansimcox]

Well done you've been magnificent this season, utv Ezri.

[steverafferty]

Love him and so proud of him. He will surprise everyone when he gets his chance.

[darrenwoolley]

Great interview love Ezri Konza he's been brilliant for us he deserves his England call up. UTV

[Lioness_UTV]

Such a credit to the game and to our club. So happy for him. 👏

[gazsnaith]

About time this lad has been given a call up. Since Emery came into villa he has been one of the best Defenders in the league

[Paxfoxus]

Fully deserved… he can be one of the greats.

[StAtIc__]

I’m not an Aston Villa fan, but I’m a big fan of Konsa. FINALLY. He gets an opportunity. I look forward to seeing him wearing the England shirt 👏

[ihateclowns]

King Villa fans shouted loud and proud for you. You know how to play. Shut the noise out. You've got rhis.

[julieround]

With any other manager he would be in the starting 11 without question. He is so consistent I hope he gets the chance he's thoroughly deserved for the past couple of years.