At 34 the forward is back due to an injury to Harry Kane, and is looking forward to his comeback as the Three Lions face Germany and Lithuania
Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe never gave up hope of returning to the England squad.
The 34-year-old has not featured for the national side since November 2013, but could make his comeback in the friendly against Germany or the World Cup qualifier versus Lithuania after receiving a call up from Gareth Southgate, who is without injured Tottenham striker Harry Kane.
"There were times where I did think 'maybe I am not going to get in'.