Exeter City keeper Christy Pym says he is excited about playing for England under-20s against their Germany counterparts on Thursday evening.
Pym, along with teammate Matt Grimes, has been selected for Aidy Boohtroyd's England side to feature in a 10-day tournament in Holland this week.
They will play against Germany at Abe Lenstra Stadion, in Heerenveen and Pym says he can't wait for the game.
"It feels quite weird saying it, but it is a massive game to be playing for England against Germany," said Pym, who only previous appearance for the young lions game in a 6-0 win against Romania at the start of September.
In that match he only got a 10-minute substitute appearance and didn't actually touch the ball, but he is expecting a tougher contest this time around.
"It will be a good footballing game as Germany are a top side and England like to pass the ball as well," said Pym. "I think it will be a bit more of a test than the Romania game. Hopefully I will get to touch the ball this time. I am just keen to play though. It is a great game to be in, because even at under-20s level the rivalry is still going to be there. It will be a bit like a derby game."
Originally Boothroyd had wanted Pym and Grimes to feature for England in all three of their games at the international friendly tournament.
However, as the other two games, against Turkey and Holland, fall on Saturday and Monday, if they played in those games it would have meant the playes would miss City's crucial League Two game against Hartlepool United.
As a result, City boss Paul Tisdale requested that the players return from the tournament early, but this meant the club having to fund their flights, hotel and taxis to the airport themselves.
However Flybe, a long-standing sponsor of the Grecians, have agreed to pay for the players' flights home.
Added to that, Exeter City Supporters' Club have also offered to fund the cost of any hotels or taxis that were needed to get the players back in good shape for Saturday's game.
Paul Simmons, Flybe's chief commercial officer, said the company was to happy to help the young Grecians.
"As a long-term sponsor of the club we are delighted to help out whenever we can, particularly in bringing these two great young players home so they can play for the club at the weekend." he said. "It is wonderful news that these two players have been called up by the England under-20s. It is also testament to the system at Exeter City that they can bring through and support players of that quality in the division that they are in.
"We are extremely pleased to be associated with both the club and the players."
Pym, who thanked both Flybe and the supporters' club for their generosity, said he would be doing all he can to be ready for Saturday's game.
"My focus will be on Exeter not England after Thursday's game," said Pym. "It is about getting as much rest as I can following the match and making sure I am in the best shape to be selected for the game so I can help continue the good form we have been on."
