I never take it for granted. It is the best feeling in the world and the biggest privilege a footballer can ever have.
Being selected to represent his country is something that will never get old. The Wolves captain has only nine senior caps to his name, but he is no stranger to the international scene.
After leading England U17s to victory at the 2010 European Championship, Coady made his senior debut a decade later against Denmark in the Nations League. He was the first Wolves player to start for England since Steve Bull in 1990.
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He scored his first goal in a friendly against Wales a month after he was awarded man of the match. He was in the squad that finished runners-up at Euro 2020.
Reporting for England duty will always be special.
If you do, I think you become a little bit comfortable, because I never get used to the feeling.
Getting comfortable is something I have never done in my life. Being called up by your country is the biggest privilege a footballer can ever have in their life, so I have never gotten comfortable and I will never take it for granted.
I always try to do my best every single day and that is something I will always do, so I have never really gotten used to it. It is an incredible moment to be a part of this group and part of this group of people.
Being called up by your country is the biggest privilege a footballer can have in their life, so I've never got comfortable and I'll never take it for granted
It is appealing to represent England in the current era because of the fact that the players are united regardless of their clubs.
Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher once said that the atmosphere within the England squad he was involved in was no longer tribalism.
The feel-good factor is not a conscious effort according to Coady.
It is something natural that comes with this group of players. It comes from the manager, his staff and the people who surround them.
We all enjoy spending time together and it hasn't changed since the Euros. It was always something that was a part of us and that is something the gaffer has created since he arrived.
Despite not making an appearance at Euro 2020, Coady was dubbed England's player of the tournament by assistant boss Steve Holland.
During the Euro 2020 and World Cup 2022, he played only a small amount of minutes, with the starting line-up being John Stones, Harry Maguire, and Tyrone Mings.
It is clear that the long-term goal of Coady is to achieve at international level.
Just helping people. Help people as much as you can.
There is lots of competition on the pitch. I don't think it's just at centre-back. There are some amazing English football players in this country and around the world. It is about helping people and giving the best of myself as long as I am a part of this squad.
My goals are to keep coming here and giving the best of myself every time I am called upon to help the team, to try and help the country, and to help my team-mates.
Some new recruits in the England squad may need Coady's advice.
Three players from Crystal Palace, Tyrick Mitchell, and Kyle Walker-Peters made their international debut against Switzerland on Saturday.
All of them have stood out and we have a lot of respect for them. For them to join the England squad is fantastic.
We see the quality they have in training, we see what they do on the ball, and we see how they play. I think that they are fantastic people and that is what this squad is for. It is full of brilliant people who want to help.
It is great to see how settled they are on the pitch and how good they are, because they have been fantastic.
With the World Cup just eight months away, England will head to Qatar as one of the favorites.
They are working towards landing their first piece of major silverware since 1966 and Coady believes they can build on the loss to Italy at Wembley.
I think we can learn a lot from that. That is something this group of players, this squad, this team, have done ever so well at since the World Cup and the Nations League, trying to take on everything we have done.
We can learn a lot. Whether it be in tactical games, or obviously being around the place as well, there is always stuff we can improve on. We try to do that every time we meet up.
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It is a big year for the England men. The start of the European Championship on home soil is 100 days away.
The Lionesses have won seven of their nine matches under SarinaWiegman, who took charge last September.
It will enhance it and I think that will be massive. It will be huge for the girls and the women to have that exposure.
It will be great and what the women's game is doing is amazing. I am tuning in and watching it because it is getting more attention on the telly.
It is brilliant and we are all behind them. I think everyone in the country is behind them to push and hopefully do well in the summer.
The Where Greatness is Made campaign was launched by England Football and Nationwide Building Society, focusing on the people and places that have helped England Women captains reach the top of their profession.
A series of plaques will be installed in the hometowns of six captains, including the first-ever skipper of the England women's team.
Coady appreciates those who have helped him on his own journey. He joined the academy ofLiverpool in 2005 and later joined the academy ofSheffield United and the academy ofHuddersfield. He has made over 300 appearances for Wolves.
My parents made me want to play football every day because of where they took me and what they did for me, so I would be foolish not to mention them.
Frank McParland was a coach when I was in the academy at Liverpool and he really pushed me as a person as well. He taught me how to be a good person, how to treat people with respect and things like that, so he has had a huge influence on my life as well.
Coady has taken the skills learned in his younger years and applied them in his role as Wolves captain, a position he has held permanently since the 2018-19 season.
He said openness is what makes a successful leader. That is a big part of it for me. It is being open as much as possible.
Whether that be with players who are at the club already or players who are just coming to the club, being open with them and letting them know that you are there for them at all times, is something that is important.
Sky Sports will show England's March internationals.
The main event of Sky Sports is England vsIvory Coast on Tuesday at 7.45pm.
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