England winger Matt Jarvis: First training session was like ‘first day of school’

Matt Jarvis, Wolverhampton Wanderers

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Matt Jarvis has spoken of his delight at earning a call-up to the England squad, and revealed that arriving at the training camp was like the “first day of school again”.

The Wolves winger has been in outstanding form this season despite being in a team that have been in the Premier League relegation zone for much of the campaign, and has spoken of the influence that manager Mick McCarthy has had on his career, as well as former boss Andy Hessenthaler.

“I was speechless,” said Jarvis. “It’s a fantastic feeling. Since it happened I just wanted to get out and train.

“I’m delighted with how I’ve done it, starting with Gillingham and then getting promotion with Wolves.

“From when I first went to Gillingham, Andy Hessenthaler was a massive influence – he gave me my first contract.

“Then Wolves – Mick McCarthy has helped in training and he’s influenced me into getting here.”

When asked about players from lower leagues and how they could rise through the ranks, Jarvis replied: “Obviously they can do it. Just work hard and aim high.”

Jarvis then went on to describe his first day training with England.

“There’s just been a welcome, we spoke about John Terry and the captaincy,” he continued. “Training was short and sharp.

“I just wanted to get comfortable. I didn’t really know any of them the England squad; it was sort of like a first day of school again. But they’ve made me welcome.”

Jarvis has played down both flanks for Wolves this season and said it was up to Capello to decide his best decision. He said: “I can play on the right or left wing, hopefully I can do well.”

The 24-year-old will come up against club team-mate Wayne Hennessey if he figures against Wales, and both will have Wolves’ relegation struggle at the back of their mind, though the winger feels the international experience will rub off for the remainder of the season.

Jarvis continued: “He’s a very good goalkeeper. He can ping a ball with both feet. I look forward to seeing him on Saturday.

“Hopefully we can avoid relegation. We’ve been playing well, just maybe not got the right results. I’ll be full of confidence after this.”