Sinclair Targets England Spot

Scott Sinclair has set his sights on a place in Fabio Capello’s England squad with the Euro 2012 tournament just around the corner

Sinclair told the Western Mail “The England senior squad is definitely the next step for me.

“I’m not surprised at all that I’m not on the Olympic shortlist because I want to get in the squad for the Euros.

“I have to take it as a positive that they must be thinking of me for the Euros rather than the Olympics.

“If I can be a late runner for the Euros then I’ll be happy.

“It’s nice to see the England manager down here, watching the English lads in team.

“It’s great for us because if we can keep performing then we can get the call.

“Nath, Danny and myself have all scored so hopefully the manager can go back and we can get a look in.

“I’m always learning and the gaffer is always helping me. The next step for me is to move on and push to play at international level.

“But it’s up to me to keep performing.

“I feel confident I will always put the ball away,” said Sinclair, the Swans’ top scorer last season with 27.

“The key is to just relax. I have a light run-up to the ball and I pick my spot. I don’t have a particular method.

“The (Arsenal) keeper was quite close, but I managed to get the ball tucked into the side netting, so it would be difficult for any keeper to save.

“I practise every day. I do extra shooting after every training session to work on my finishing.

“Penalties are part of that, although Michel (Vorm) saves a few of my penalties.

“I have always taken penalties even, when I was really young. But when you go to different teams you have to wait as you are down the pecking order.

“When I came to Swansea I wasn’t the first taker straight away.

“I had to wait my turn, but now when we get penalties, I step up.

“I only miss in training. Hopefully that can continue. If it does, I’ll be happy”