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Jarvis idolised Ryan Giggs

The Wolves winger was called up to the England squad for the Euro 2012 qualifier in Wales for the first time at the weekend.

Nicky said: “Giggs is Matt’s all-time hero. He always used to watch him in live matches and I’m sure he’d have had Giggs posters in his room.

“How will he react now to training with the Rooneys of this world? He’ll be delighted to be involved with the best players in the country. He has achieved it by hard work and respect.”

This season has been tougher but Jarvis has continued to impress with six assists and four league goals, the latest being Saturday's classy winner at Aston Villa shortly before England coach Fabio Capello’s call-up.

“I was more speechless than anything, it was kind of like having your first day of school again,” said 24-year-old Jarvis. “But they made me feel welcome.”

“I can play on the right or the left so hopefully I can do well,” added Jarvis.

Gary Parkinson is a freelance writer, editor, trainer, muso, singer, actor and coach. He spent 14 years at FourFourTwo as the Global Digital Editor and continues to regularly contribute to the magazine and website, including major features on Euro 96, Subbuteo, Robert Maxwell and the inside story of Liverpool's 1990 title win. He is also a Bolton Wanderers fan.