Ashton ready for England call

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Steve McClaren's resurgent England team will face Estonia and Russia in October, with the England manager awaiting results of a scan on Owen's groin injury.

"I am 100% fit," said Ashton, after completing his first full Premier League match since breaking his ankle during an England training session in August last year. "I can last the games well and I feel strong and quick. As for sharpness, I'm improving day by day."

He added: "It was a long time to be out so it does take time to get all that back but I am getting close.

"I just have to play well for West Ham and it's down to Steve McClaren who he picks and I would be delighted if I was one of the players chosen for next month's Euro 2008 qualifiers. I wouldn't be playing if I wasn't ready for an England call-up. I have been ready for a long time.

"It would be lovely to realise that dream of winning my first England cap but I have to be patient and hopefully it will come."