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West Ham forward Jarrod Bowen admits first England call-up is 'everything you dream of'... before playing down claims Declan Rice will be distracted by his transfer saga while on international duty

West Ham forward Jarrod Bowen has said it means 'everything' to earn a first England call-up.

The 25-year-old scored 12 Premier League goals last season and was rewarded with a place in Gareth Southgate's squad for the upcoming Nations League fixtures.

'It is everything,' he said. 'It is everything you dream of when you're growing up and to get the call, obviously it is an honour and a privilege.'

West Ham forward Jarrod Bowen has said it means 'everything' to earn a first England call-up

Bowen has been called up for the first time just months before Gareth Southgate will name his squad for the 2022 World Cup.