Jack Grealish was the most-fouled player in the Premier League last season and the playmaker said he to happy to "take the kicks" at the European Championship if it gives England opportunities with free-kicks.
The 25-year-old Aston Villa captain, who played a part in Bukayo Saka's goal in the 1-0 friendly win over Austria, is part of Gareth Southgate's squad for the Euros, which begin on June 11.
"I take the kicks as a compliment – not so much for Villa because we haven't got that many good free-kick takers," Grealish told British media.
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"But we're blessed with them for England. The standard here when we do free-kicks after training is just unbelievable."
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Grealish said he relished the number 10 role, where Southgate played him against Austria, and said he was linking up well with striker Harry Kane.
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"I love that number 10 role," he said. "I'll play anywhere, off the left or right, but that number 10 ... I don't think there is anyone better in the world to play with in front of you than Harry Kane.
"I feel we have a good connection in training and in games."
Reuters