Levi Colwill has looked great this season. He is the first center-back on the team sheet for Chelsea and has shown with his performances this season, why Mauricio Pochettino and Enzo Maresca have preferred him over so many other defenders at the club. It is because of his form and versatility that Lee Carsley, the interim England coach has called him to play for the national team. Even though he said that staying in the bubble at Cobham with his teammates has its own benefits. The 21-year-old English defender has moved away, he has left London and is now living with his family.
In a recent conversation, Colwill talked about living with his family and traveling every day to Cobham. He spoke about his role in the national team and his thoughts on Lee Carsley, someone he has played under in the past.
Levi Colwill on moving back to Southampton
Colwill has moved away from his teammates to go and live with his family in Southampton. He travels daily, more than an hour for each trip and thinks that the idea of going back to his Mother, father, brother and dog is worth it. He won’t be new to these trips, while playing for the under-nines he and his friend, Jamal Musiala would go together to the training center with either one of their parents doing the driving. After Musiala started living around the center, Levi Colwill still remembers the sacrifcies that his family made to make sure that he could succeed. He uses this as fuel for motivation to make sure that he plays at a high level.
The England international said that there are benefits to staying together with the team, but he enjoys his peace with his friends and family. He has moved back to the place where he grew up, surrounded by loved ones. It could be that the reason behind his solid performances for Chelsea is because of his mental well-being. Getting to live with your family is a win. Levi Colwill has given a lot to the game, imagine the amount of hard work and practice required to play at the level that he does. He appreciates the little things in life, giving love back to the people who have played a part in his story.
Role in the national team and thoughts on Lee Carsley
Levi Colwill was called up for the recent Nations League matches by interim manager Lee Carsley. His recent display at Chelsea is the reason behind the selection but that’s not the whole story. England don’t have a dedicated Left Back in the squad, and that is the reason why Colwill started at the position in the recent 2-0 win over The Republic of Ireland. It is his versatility that allows him to play different roles for club and country. He echoed the same sentiment, saying that he wants to contribute to the team and help them by playing anywhere he is required to.
Speaking about his national team coach, the defender only had good things to say. He was full of praise for Lee Carsley and seemed to like the manager. Levi Colwill mentioned that Lee is confident, and believes in the team’s ability to win something big. He emphasized that the manager knows how to hurt the opposition, which is a huge part of the game. This isn’t the first time that Levi is playing under Carsley. He was Colwill’s coach when he played for the England under 21s and awarded the defender eleven caps in total.
Levi Colwill has started the season well; his team has looked better. It looks like he could be England’s left-back for the future and is living with his loved ones. The youngster seems to be in a great place at the moment and will surely be vital in their upcoming fixtures.
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