England defender Ezri Konsa has described his FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with the Three Lions as surreal and a dream come true.
He scored a vital header in England’s thrilling 6-4 victory over France, helping the Three Lions secure their best tournament finish since 1966.
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Following their impressive tournament finish, the Aston Villa defender reflected on the pride of playing on football’s biggest stage.
“It’s been one that I’ve dreamed about since I was a kid, (I) managed to play in every game bar one, and to get a goal is very special, surreal,” he told Aston Villa website.
“I know my family watching back home will be really proud, so (it was) a special tournament for me.”
“That’s our highest position in 60 years. We got a medal in the end, it’s better than nothing. Really proud of the boys, really proud of what we’ve managed to accomplish.
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“Being here for seven weeks isn’t easy, being away from family, but we stuck together. We had a really good group, really special group, and just really proud of the boys and very happy to finish it off with a win.”
Known for his exceptional duel win rates, high tackling accuracy, and ball-carrying ability, he remains a highly reliable center-back for both club and country
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Source: Complete Sports
