West Ham's Jarrod Bowen aims for national team selection after strong performances.
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Bowen’s impressive form catches Tuchel’s attention
Jarrod Bowen, the West Ham United captain, has emerged as a strong contender for a spot in Thomas Tuchel’s first England squad. Following a series of impressive performances, including a crucial goal against Arsenal, Bowen has revealed that he has received two phone calls from the national team coach to discuss his form and fitness.
This communication highlights Tuchel’s commitment to keeping tabs on potential squad members, even while working remotely from Germany.
Impactful performances lead to national team hopes
Bowen’s recent scoring streak has not gone unnoticed. He netted his eighth goal of the season in a pivotal match against Arsenal, significantly impacting the title race.
His first international goal came during a dominant 5-0 victory over the Republic of Ireland, which secured England’s promotion in the Nations League last November. With the upcoming World Cup qualifying matches against Albania and Latvia, Bowen is optimistic about his chances of being selected. He stated, “Hopefully I’ll be involved – we’ve spoken a couple of times, but all I can do is what I did against Arsenal, try and score goals, play my best every single week and see where it takes me.”
Competition for places in the national squad
With key players like Bukayo Saka facing fitness issues and Phil Foden struggling to find his form, Bowen’s inclusion could provide valuable competition for spots in the squad. His ability to play as a left-footed forward coming in off the right flank makes him a versatile option for Tuchel. Bowen’s recent performances have shown his determination to score in every match, emphasizing that goals are how he is judged. “I want to score in every game, home or away, because goals are what I’m judged on,” he remarked, underlining his commitment to contributing to his team’s success.
Adapting to new management at West Ham
Bowen’s journey has also been shaped by the managerial changes at West Ham. Under new boss Graham Potter, following Julen Lopetegui’s brief tenure, Bowen has noted the introduction of different ideas and dynamics within the team. He acknowledged the challenges that come with adapting to a new manager, stating, “Sometimes it’s difficult when a new manager comes in six months after the previous one, there’s a different dynamic and we’ve fed off that.” As the team looks to build on their recent victory against Arsenal, Bowen is focused on maintaining consistency and performance levels in upcoming matches, particularly the crucial game against Leicester.
