Eberechi Eze has expressed his readiness to secure more silverware for both Arsenal and England after netting his first Wembley goal since the FA Cup final.
The former Crystal Palace star believes his £60m move across London, along with his two managers, have enhanced his skills as he chases Premier League, Champions League and World Cup triumphs.
"I am confident it will be a great season," he affirmed. "That's the aim. That's what we're striving towards and working towards every day, club and country. It's an exciting time. Have I brought my confidence from playing for Arsenal to England?"
"Definitely, playing at the highest level, it helps you improve. You think quicker, you play better. So I feel like it's definitely helped me. From last season, again, growing, coming up more as a complete player."
Eze radiated calmness and self-assurance as he spoke following the 2-0 victory over Serbia - his club team-mate Bukayo Saka scored the opener - with Arsenal and England leading the tables in their respective campaigns.
The London-born player sees parallels in the robust defences of Arsenal and England, as well as his coaches Thomas Tuchel and Mikel Arteta.
"I would just say the level of intensity of thought and being steps ahead in the game, understanding the game differently," Eze commented.
"I feel that's been a huge plus, to see things better and more clearly which, of course, is going to make me a better player, improve the way I think, the way I operate. Both very intense, both very aware of the details, which is one of the most important things, and for sure, it helps me."
England have let in no goals across their seven World Cup qualifying fixtures, while Arsenal have shipped just five in 11 Premier League matches.
"Yeah, it's good to be part of these types of squads where the players at the back are so solid and so on it and they're just so structured," Eze added. "You control a lot of the game, and you have plenty of opportunities to go up the other end. So yes, it's fun for me, and it's enjoyable and I pray to God it continues."
Whilst he's anticipated to contribute defensively, his primary role revolves around creativity and finding the net. Eze emerged from the substitutes' bench to illuminate Wembley on a dreary Thursday night with his 90th-minute goal, strengthening his argument for World Cup squad inclusion.
"Making an impact, that's what I want to do," he added. "You've got a window of 30 minutes, you take it. If it's 90 minutes, you take it. The amount of talent and ability that's in the team, whatever opportunity you get you have to work with it."
Tuchel stated this week that he won't select more than four attacking midfielders in his World Cup squad, but Eze demonstrated his adaptability operating on the left flank against Serbia. "I see myself as an attacking player," he declared.
"So wherever I am, left, 10, right, striker, eight, wherever it is, I'm going to do my job. I'm going to do what the role is. But of course, I'm a creative player. So these are the things I want to do, score and assist, create and try and express myself."
