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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Jacob Steinberg

Conor Gallagher removes self-doubt to state case for Chelsea and England

Conor Gallagher takes a shot for England against Australia
Conor Gallagher started for England against Australia in October and feels at home now playing for the national team. Photograph: Nigel Keene/ProSports/REX/Shutterstock

Imposter syndrome is not a problem for Conor Gallagher any more. The Chelsea midfielder, who was as surprised as anyone when he was named in England’s squad at the World Cup last year, no longer feels out of place for club and country.

A year ago Gallagher was telling journalists he had not expected to go to the World Cup. It was a comment indicative of a player short of continuity and self‑belief; a player weighed down by all the chopping and changing at Chelsea.

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