Tom Huddlestone believes Tottenham's improvement can be seen in the number of England call-ups received.
Midfielder happy with England call-up
Tom Huddlestone believes Tottenham's improvement can be seen in the number of England call-ups received this season.
Jermain Defoe and Peter Crouch are both pushing for places in Fabio Capello's World Cup squad, while Huddlestone and Jermaine Jenas will also be hoping to get on the plane to South Africa after being named in the party for Saturday's friendly against Brazil.
Spurs are currently flying high in the Premier League and Huddlestone is delighted that the club form of his team-mates has been recognised by Capello.
"We've had a few slip-ups but in the main we've started very well," said the midfielder.
Nucleus
"We're fourth in the league so obviously we're doing well. We've got a good nucleus of English players and Capello seems to be rewarding the lads by picking them in the squad.
"Hopefully, if I manage to get on I'll be able to do myself justice."
Huddlestone, who is yet to make his senior international debut, admits he did not expect to be selected for the Brazil clash.
"It's very pleasing to be called up but it was a bit of a surprise," he added.
"I was in the last couple of preliminary squads but to be in the final 23, especially in a game against Brazil, is something really special.
Step up
Huddlestone, 22, was a regular for the Under 21s but is now too old for Stuart Pearce's squad and is relishing the step up.
"It's a natural progression but Under 21s to the seniors is also the biggest jump in the age groups," he noted.
"I've just got to knuckle down and hopefully it won't be the last time.
"It gives a boost to all the Under 21s. It was the same for myself when Aaron Lennon went to the 2006 World Cup squad.
"You look at things like that and it makes you think people are willing to give you a chance if you are doing the right things on the pitch."
