Ryan Bertrand: Ill never forget that night in Munich but I want more

The left-back made his European debut in Chelseas Champions League final win in 2012 but injuries have hampered his progress for club and country

Danny Rose called up for England

Ryan Bertrand reveals final secrets

Ryan Bertrand has been reminiscing about everything from a kickabout in Peckham to the unforgettable night in Munich that ended with Didier Drogba throwing him in a swimming pool, but it is a new lease of life on the south coast, and a determination to reignite a promising career, that is focusing his mind. England caps, a solid finish with Southampton and a full season playing in the Premier League, Bertrand says, when asked what he hopes the next nine months will bring.

It was the final question in an interview that took place on the same day that Roy Hodgson named his England squad and, in the absence of the injured Luke Shaw the left-back whose boots Bertrand has filled at Southampton called up Danny Rose as understudy to Leighton Baines. Bertrand, who won the last of his two caps in a World Cup qualifier against Ukraine two years ago, admits it is a bit disappointing not getting the shout but also accepts that a lack of football over the last 12 months has hindered his chances.

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