LONDON, CMC – Walsall Beneath-18s center-back Cayden Bennett mentioned he anxiously awaited his worldwide debut after being referred to as up by St Kitts and Nevis for the double-header towards San Marino.
Bennett is one in all three Walsall gamers heading off on worldwide responsibility, with defender Liam Gordon becoming a member of up with Guyana in Saudi Arabia and midfielder Brandon Comley linking up with Montserrat.
“I’m excited. It’s a fantastic alternative for me. I used to be shocked when it got here throughout, however I’m thrilled,” mentioned the England-born participant, who qualifies to signify St Kitts via his grandmother.
“I hope simply to be myself and do the perfect job, then hopefully deliver what I can again to Walsall.
Described by the West Midlands membership as a “sturdy ball-playing” center-back, Bennett’s means has positioned him within the first-team choice body in latest months.
In November final 12 months, he was named within the squad for Walsall’s 3-2 defeat to Shrewsbury City within the English Soccer League Trophy however was an unused substitute.
Walsall’s skilled growth part coach, Ryan Simmonds, mentioned Bennett “completely deserved” the call-up to senior worldwide soccer.
“It’s superb, not just for Cayden however for his entire household,” Simmonds mentioned.
“He qualifies from his grandmother, and talking to Cayden, his grandmother and household are so proud.
“It’s a satisfying second for us all on the soccer membership; it highlights our expertise within the constructing, and Cayden completely deserved it.”
Bennett praised the teaching workers for his or her help and his continued growth below their care.
“They’ve been very supportive of the chance I’ve had, and I’m grateful for them and what they’ve accomplished for me previously,” he mentioned.
“Giving me completely different alternatives in numerous positions and simply making an attempt to make me a greater participant finally.”
St Kitts tackle San Marino on Wednesday and once more on Sunday.
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