Gomes: Decision to leave Man Utd justified by England call-up

Gomes has earned a spot in the England squad, with interim coach Lee Carsley leading the team.

"When I left (Manchester United) it was more the idea to better myself as a player and person," said Gomes.

"Being on the journey I went through I knew eventually I'd be able to create a pathway to be in this position I'm in now.

"It was difficult leaving the club I was in since six and heading into the unknown really for me personally.

"From then it's been an uphill trajectory, but also with a lot of difficulties and difficult moments going through it, but being in this position now makes it all worth it."