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Chelsea latest news: England new-boy Tammy Abraham insists main aim remains to become Chelsea regular

The on-loan Swansea hotshot is hoping his first senior Three Lions call-up is just the latest stop on his journey into Antonio Conte's squad

TAMMY ABRAHAM insists that his main ambition is to become a first-team regular at Chelsea after earning his first senior England call-up.

The 20-year-old joined up with the Three Lions on Sunday after getting the nod from Gareth Southgate.

 Tammy Abraham says his main ambition is to break into the Chelsea first-team
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Tammy Abraham says his main ambition is to break into the Chelsea first-teamCredit: Reuters

Despite playing in a struggling Swansea side, the hotshot has managed to bag four goals in 11 Premier League matches for his loan club so far this season.

And that form has now been recognised at international level as he now prepares to face Germany and Brazil.

Abraham, who signed a new five-year deal with Chelsea in the summer, is determined to use his opportunity to impress Antonio Conte even more in order to help his long-term prospects at Stamford Bridge.

He said: "My main focus is Swansea but pushing on, my main target is to be in that Chelsea squad.

 The on-loan Swansea hotshot has just earned his first senior England call-up
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The on-loan Swansea hotshot has just earned his first senior England call-upCredit: Reuters
 And he hopes to impress Antonio Conte during the international period
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And he hopes to impress Antonio Conte during the international periodCredit: Getty

"It's not going to be easy, you look at the players that are there, but you have to keep pushing and keep working as hard as you can.

"I want to show the world what I'm truly made of.


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"Of course it will be difficult, you're playing in one of the best leagues in the world."

Abraham burst onto the scene last season during a loan spell with Bristol City.

He scored 26 goals in 48 matches for the Championship side to earn his chance in the Prem with the Swans.

And now he is relishing the challenge of player against better players, and his confidence has only been boosted by his new national boss.

 Gareth Southgate has placed his trust in the youngster this week
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Gareth Southgate has placed his trust in the youngster this weekCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
 Abraham is now preparing to face Germany and Brazil for the Three Lions
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Abraham is now preparing to face Germany and Brazil for the Three LionsCredit: PA:Press Association
 Antonio Conte secured Abraham on a five-year contract extension last summer
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Antonio Conte secured Abraham on a five-year contract extension last summerCredit: EPA

He added: "In the Premier League you're playing against some of the best defenders in the world but it's nice for me to have that competition.

"Gareth [Southgate] is a manager who likes to bring up young talent and that gives us a lot of confidence."


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