"His face was lit up,"
"Thomas Tuchel had spoken to him and said he was going to include him."
"We went through all the emotions you can imagine being a parent, knowing he had just received the news he dreamt of and worked so hard for."
"To think our son has walked out there to represent his country would be nothing short of incredible. It will be so emotional."
Elliot Anderson received his first senior England call-up after a personal phone conversation and a formal announcement seen with Nottingham Forest teammates. His parents reacted with visible emotion and anticipate his potential debut against Andorra at Villa Park. Anderson has demonstrated creative impact for Forest, making 32 line-breaking passes—the most among Premier League midfielders this season—and providing an opening-day assist for Chris Wood. He has shown both on-ball creativity and strong all-round play. Former teachers and teammates recognised his potential early, and the family expects an emotional occasion if he represents his country.
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