Jack Wilshere agrees with Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger that his England call-up may have come too soon after his return from long-term injury.
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Wilshere made his return from a 17-month lay-off last month for the Gunners, but was named in Roy Hodgson's side to face Sweden next week.
Wenger said he would have preferred it if Wilshere had not been picked as he felt the 20-year-old still needed time to ease back into top-flight action.
That being said, Wilshere admits he is looking forward to, once again, being part of the Three Lions set-up.
"Maybe it is a bit too soon (to be called up) because I have only played three games since I have been back," the midfielder told BBC Football Focus.
"But it is great for my head and my confidence to know I am in the new manager's plans.
"The last time I played for England was under Fabio Capello and now there is a new manager and staff, so I did not know the thinking of the new tactics - would I fit in? Am I in their plans?
"To know now the manager has picked me and he is looking at me for the team is good for me."
Wilshere added: "It is a new chapter for me in my football career, the last time I played for England was 17 months ago. now everyone can see there is a different style of play," he added.
"For my confidence it is nice to be picked and know I am in the new manager's plans.
"There are a lot of young players in there now, which is great for me.
"I played with the likes of Tom Cleverley and Chris Smalling in the under-21s and to see them breaking into the first team now is good for the future."
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