Fulham centre-back Alfie Mawson has admitted that impressing in the Premier League "is a must" if he wants to make Gareth Southgate's next England squad.
The England Under-21 international joined the Cottagers from Swansea City this summer for an undisclosed fee but has yet to make a league appearance for his new club.
Mawson was handed his first England call-up by Southgate in March for a friendly against the Netherlands, although he did not make an appearance in that game.
"The last time I spoke to [Southgate] I was at Swansea," he told Sky Sports News. "Realistically if you want to get back into [the squad] obviously the Premier League is a must.
"Which was always a positive coming here to a side that plays such exciting football. My first and foremost thing is to get into this side and I'm sure if I do well and I play well then Gareth will make a decision.
"I respect whatever decision he makes but I've had a taste for it [when being called up in March] and I would like to get the full thing."
Mawson could make his senior England debut on September 8 should he be selected for their fixture against Spain in the newly-formed UEFA Nations League.
