Last Updated: Wed, 08 Oct 2008 20:08
Shaun Wright Phillips feels being axed from the England squad setup was the kick he needed to get himself back into top form.
The winger did not feature in the last squad but has been on top form since and that was capped by a return to Fabio Capello's squad for the forthcoming World Cup qualifying double header.
"I am very pleased to be back in the England squad given my form, because now I feel 100% match fit," Wright-Phillips, who scored on his England debut against Ukraine in 2004.
"I was disappointed not to have been picked after Mr Capello's first game - but I respected the boss for it and it did some good as it helped kick me into shape because I knew then I had to perform, to get better and better.
"There is a challenge in whatever job you do, and that challenge will always benefit the person.
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