Arsenal doing England a favour as Eberechi Eze makes silverware admission

After scoring his first Wembley goal since the FA Cup final winner, Eberechi Eze declared he is now ready to claim more silverware next summer for Arsenal and England. The former Crystal Palace star reckons his £60million transfer across London, and his two managers, have transformed him into an even better player as he chases Premier League, Champions League and World Cup glory.

"I am confident it will be a great season," he said. "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? For sure, playing at the highest level, it helps you get better. 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."

The Londoner recognises parallels between Arsenal and England's robust defences and between his managers 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," added Eze.

"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 haven't let in a single goal across their seven World Cup qualifying matches, whilst Arsenal have shipped just five in 11 Premier League fixtures.

"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," he 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 expected to contribute defensively, his primary role remains creating chances and finding the back of the net.

Eze emerged from the substitutes' bench to illuminate Wembley on a dreary Thursday night with his 90th-minute goal, strengthening his claim for World Cup squad selection.

"Making an impact, that's what I want to do," he continued. "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 has stated this week that he will not select more than four No. 10s in his World Cup squad, but Eze demonstrated his adaptability on the left 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."