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Danny Drinkwater insists he is ready to take his club form onto the international stage and make a late push for a place in England’s Euro 2016 squad. The midfielder has been a reliable presence in the heart of Leicesters table-topping team this season, and believes he can make the necessary adjustments to adapt to international football in time for this summers tournament in France.Ive been given a small chance here to show what Im capable of, so it is up to me to take it, Drinkwater told the media at a press conference at St Georges Park, having taken part in his first training session with the England senior team. Obviously international football is different, I understand that, but its just about doing your job, screening the defence, and as the ball turns over youve got to keep it. Im looking forward to the challenge.Respectfully acknowledging the competition for places in central midfield, with the likes of Dele Alli, Eric Dier, Jordan Henderson and others all pushing for a place in the side, Drinkwater added: I dont think England have ever been short of quality in midfield, or anywhere else on the pitch for that matter, but having competition for places always helps. Push yourself, and it can only benefit the country.Drinkwaters call up to the national team for the fixtures with Germany on Saturday and the Netherlands on Tuesday has capped a remarkable 12 months for the midfielder. England midfielder Danny Drinkwater takes a break during training This time last year he was not even a permanent fixture for his club, battling to find a place in a position dominated by the presence of Esteban Cambiasso, and also saw Matty James ahead of him in the pecking order.This season his form - alongside NGolo Kane - has been a major contributing factor in Leicesters push for the Premier League title, and rightly caught the eye of England manager Roy Hodgson.Asked if his England call-up was the icing on the cake after Leicesters incredible season, Drinkwater kept an important sense of perspective, with seven Premier League games remaining in which the title will be decided: There is a long way to go yet, so I dont think the cake is baked yet! Vardy (left) is put through his paces by England boss Roy Hodgson (right) Drinkwater was flanked at the press conference by his club team-mate Vardy - it is rare for two players to attend England press conferences together but the midfielder apparently felt more comfortable with a familiar face alongside him - and naturally, the subject of Leicesters Premier League chances arose on more than one occasion.It seemed as though both were enjoying the opportunity to take their minds off the pressure of the title race.My concentration now is England, and it will be now until the game has finished on Tuesday, Drinkwater insisted. Everything back at Leicester is good, weve left it in a good place, and for now well focus on the Three Lions. England is all the focus we can have. After next Tuesday is finished, then well go back to thinking about Leicester. Jamie Vardy Vardy echoed the point: Its been unbelievable obviously, but in all fairness we do talk about this every week. Its not going to be hard at all [to focus on England this week], thats what we are here to do.England is all the focus we can have. After next Tuesday is finished, then well go back to thinking about Leicester.We understand people are going to ask about it when we are with our clubs, we are doing well at the top and we know people are going to keep asking - thats not a pressure, its something you cant get away from.Its just nice to have a week away and focus on England. Statistical Euro squad Who is in the Euro 2016 squad according to the stats? While Vardy is more accustomed to England duty than Drinkwater, he is still a relative novice at this level, having received his first call up to the national team last June.Despite the fact he has scored 19 Premier League goals this season, he is still not taking his place in the England squad for granted.I think Ive always got something to prove, Vardy admitted, when asked of the competition for places provided by Wayne Rooney, Harry Kane, Daniel Sturridge, Theo Walcott and Danny Welbeck. Drinkwater (left) has been rewarded for his club form with an international call-up Theres quality throughout the team, and its down to each individual to put themselves in the gaffers mind, and see who he picks for the games.Youve always got to feel confident, it doesnt matter what position youre in, if youre picked for the squad youre in there for a reason, for the job youve been doing during the season, so Ive just got to keep doing that and keep working as hard as I can.Its going to be difficult for everyone, but having the competition that we have got, it can only benefit us and make us even better going forward. Well have to see how things go on the training pitch and when the gaffer picks the team its up to them to keep the shirts.  Also See: Bertrand misses England training Ibra ended my England career Euro 96 v Euro 2016 combined XI England fixtures Зарегистрируйтесь, чтобы увидеть ссылку! . 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After the whistle, Thornton skated the length of the ice, pulled Orpik to the ice from behind and punched him in the face several times. The NBA released its 2016-17 regular-season schedule?Thursday. As Toronto Raptors fans peruse their teams schedule, here are the five games they should circle on their calendar:Oct. 26: Detroit Pistons at RaptorsThe highly anticipated season opener for the Raptors cant come soon enough as perhaps the odds-on favorite to challenge the Cleveland Cavaliers as the Easts top team draws the Pistons in its opener. DeMar DeRozan decided to remain in Toronto, re-signing for five years, $139 million, to give the team in the North a chance at an NBA crown this year. ??Oct. 28: Cleveland Cavaliers at Raptors?An early rematch of last seasons Eastern Conference finals, a 4-2 Cleveland win, is a chance for the Raptors to measure themselves against the LeBron James led NBA champs. All roads go through Cleveland in the East and James and Kyrie Irving, but the Raptors have their own superstars to match in DeRozan and Kyle Lowry. ?Nov. 16: Golden State Warriors at RaptorsThe WWarriors will be the NBAs hottest ticket, and who doesnt want to watch a 73-win team that added Kevin Durant? The Raptors lost two games last season against the Warriors by a combined eight points.ddddddddddddJan. 10: ?Boston Celtics?at RaptorsThe first matchup of the two best teams in the Atlantic Division is an excellent test for both teams. The Raptors made a small move by signing Jared Sullinger from Boston, while the Celtics went big this offseason, adding All-Star Al Horford in free agency.?April 9: Raptors at New York Knicks? ? ?The new look Knicks will have Carmelo Anthony, Derrick Rose, Joakim Noah and young stud Kristaps Porzingis. The Knicks might not be a super team, but there is plenty of marquee talent on display in MSG. This is the last meeting and if the Knicks perform, potentially meaningful late in the season. ? ' ' '