Matt Jarvis an England star for Bully
Tuesday 22nd March 2011, 11:30AM GMT.
Steve Bull has insisted Wolves winger Matt Jarvis could fill England’s problem wide left berth for years to come.
Wolves legend Bull has watched the winger make significant strides to improve his game, resulting in his selection for Saturday’s Euro 2012 qualifier against Wales and the friendly against Ghana three days later.
And Bully, the last Wolves man to play for England, in October 1990, believes 24-year-old Jarvis is ready to present a long-term solution to the wide-left berth populated by Joe Cole, Ashley Young and Stewart Downing in recent years.
The 45-year-old said: “I look at Jarvis and I think he could establish himself with England over the next couple of years. I honestly believe he could win 20 to 30 caps.
“It’s been a problem position for England, but Jarvis plays the role brilliantly for Wolves in the Premier League.
“He’s added consistency to his game, he’s quick, he works really hard, he beats his man, gets crosses in and is scoring goals himself.”
Two years ago, when Jarvis and Michael Kightly were tearing up the Championship, most people’s money would have been on the latter becoming first of the duo to win full international honours.
But no-one could foresee the horrendous run of luck with injuries that Kightly was to endure.
However, manager Mick McCarthy insisted that Jarvis has proved he’s worth his international chance.
The Wolves boss said: “They still have to get into the Premier League and do it – and Jarvis has done it.
“He’s been a real success story in the Premier League and that’s why he’s got into the England squad, not for what he did in the Championship. He’s earned it because of his performances in the Premier League against better players.
“It’s recognition for Jarvis but also for the club and the work that myself, Terry Connor, Ian Evans and Dave Bowman have done over almost five years.
“But most of all to ‘Jarvo’ – because of all the many players we’ve signed, there’s not many that have got as far, but he really has worked very hard.
“It’s fantastic and just reward for all the hard work he puts in. He really is a top bloke. He’s got his feet on the ground, he works hard, he’s very talented and he’s a lovely guy.
“We’re all immensely proud of him.”
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Well done jarvo you are long over due this mate well done
We are all very proud of you keep up the standards you set yourself mate.
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I can’t wait to see him step out in the England shirt. Well done Jarvo!
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This lad typifies everything that is good in football, Honest, loyal and hard working, not to mention skilfull. I am so proud he has been recognised by being called up to the full england set up. Am I the only one with goose bumps just thinking about it? Best of luck matt.
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Oh! Stearman next,for England
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Non of those players mentioned (cole, young and downing) are playing as well as matty he’s in great form. Carry that forward to England jarvo we no you can. Good luck mate we’re all behind you. UTW
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Well Bully for one deserved more England recognition. Jarvis IMO is probably nailed on for Wolves player of the year and what sums up how well he has played this season is the way he ripped apart two England internationals in the Carling Cup – Wes Brown and Gary Neville! Well deserved and next up could be Stears and O’Hara but probably for Ireland. Another three much improved players that deserve a mention are Hennessey, Berra and Elokobi. Keep it up!
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So happy for Jarvis, throughly deserved!!! Tony Daley deserves some credit, as well Mick!
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Fantastic news a great and well deserved call up. Lets hope you get some time on the pitch. The depth of our squad will start to blossom over the next few seasons thanks to MM great call’s on the young talent bought in.
I think its only fitting to give all the lads at the Molineux a mention i for one think that they all wear there Gold and Black shirts with PRIDE, and have done us well so far this season.
UTW 14 place finish this season!
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I was there when Steve silenced the Anfield scousies, he done us proud, when he came on at villa a crowd of wolves fans near me sang out YOULL NEVER WALK ALONE, and I joined in it was amazing moment.also Jarvis is great too, all of our players are magic.
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Congrats Matt – let’s just hope we can hang on to him
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Congratulations, Matt. Well deserved – and it’s good to see you giving credit to those who helped you in your early days. You are a credit to the club and to the game in every sense.
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I watched Sky Sports News yesterday and it had a supplement dedicated to Jarvo’s call-up and Andy Hessenthaler was talking about what a great young lad he was always working hard and i thought to myself “thanks so much Andy for producing Jarvo and letting us have him” He been a pleasure to watch for last 4 years, never moans even if he is dropped, just gets on with it…cant stop smiling about the lads call up.
Gives me goosebumps seeing pics of him in just an England training top, so what will i feel like if he gets to play against Wales or Ghana?!?! haha!!
I echo what Solentwolves said where Jarvo thanks those who helped him in his early career….top bloke Jarvo so proud you wear the Wolves Gold & Black with pride!! Luv ya man so good luck and all the best mate!!
Love da Wolves!!
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Great news well done Matt and well done to all at molineux in helping him get there.
his call must have put his value up.a truly worthy ambassador for wolves have no doubt he will not let us down. wolves ay we!!
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To think that Kite-O was better than Jarvo and now Jarvo is king on the Wing. imagine if Kite-o was as good as Jarvo like we all thought he was we would have both wings coveredfor England
UTW
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Well done Matt, you deserve it – hope you get your chance. Love that you play for the Wolves and England. Good luck – Up the Wolves
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Early bird season ticket sales up, Matty Jarvis in England squad, our first away win at Villa in over 30 years, the clock come down ahead of phase one of our new super-stadium. What a time to be a Wolves supporter.
No wonder the Tesco’s keep posting in jealousy on here, if it were the other way around I would be!!! A big stride has been made to catching Villa as the Midlands biggest club.
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16) I like it. All is left to do is beat Blues away – which we should have done last season – and then beat the Albion the following week. Do that and we will be safe!
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Well done jarvo, mick and tony daley. Just a note jarvo dont let there big egos get in your head! far to many overpaid, overated, poorform, fatcats in the england team. We need more hardworking none ego players like yourself if we are ever to win a world cup. Hope you get a debut matt, i’ll be there saturday got tickets, will drink up for you on friday. Run em ragged matt who is ryan giggs anyway?
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