Chelsea youngster Levi Colwill insists he has ‘got to play’ next season for his development after helping England win the European Under-21 Championship for the first time in nearly 40 years.

The 20 year old centre-back impressed on loan at Brighton last season and despite interest from Brighton, Manchester City and Liverpool, Chelsea have insisted he isn’t for sale.

“We’re all pushing and knocking on the door,” Colwill said of his England U21 team-mates and the possibility of featuring in Gareth Southgate’s senior squad.

“Everyone has to pay attention to every player here. I feel like this team we had was more than just individuals.

“In the past England might have lacked with that. We’ve always had great players but I think this team is so much different. I love this team.

“I’ll speak to my family, speak to everyone I need to and make a decision. I’ve got to play at the end of the day, to hopefully get there and go to the next (senior) camp.

“But if I’m here, I’ll still be happy. You’ve always got to be happy when you’re picked for any England age group. It’s an honour.”

Asked about the young defender during his first press conference as Chelsea manager, Pochettino said: “I need to get a feel for him.

“I need to hear what he has in his mind. What he expects. And then, of course, for him to listen to what I expect from him.”