The forward enjoyed a stellar campaign for the Whites, but is still determined to forced his way into Gareth Southgate’s plans in the future, and is using the tournament to draw inspiration from some of the very best.
“Some games I’ll watch and just watch the strikers,” he said.
“I enjoyed watching Benzema, I was looking forward to seeing how he did back with France for the first time in a while. He’s so clever, so intelligent. Normal fans probably don’t pick up on the things a striker is doing, but when you look for it as a striker yourself.”
And his Euro 2020 disappointment has made him only more determined to make the dream come true.
“I’m really demanding,” he said.
“If I push to achieve something and I haven’t done it then I put more onus on myself to get there next time.
“Next time, hopefully for me, I want to try and get to the World Cup.
“This was my big thing this year.”
He knows it will take something even more special than what he achieved in 2020/21, but his mentality is always to try and do more.
“I’ve got to do what I can to try and replicate the season, in fact improve it because, for me, there needs to be that constant progression,” he said.
“What I did last year was obviously very good but I’ve got to build on it and improve. I want to do better.”
We’ve gathered the best of today’s Premier League speculation below...
1. Willock up for sale
Joe Willock is one of three players Arsenal are ‘listening to offers’ for, however it seems Mikel Arteta may be having second thoughts about allowing the former Newcastle United loanee to leave. (Sky Sports) (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images) Photo: Marc Atkins
2. White bid accepted
Arsenal are now ‘close’ to completing a move to sign Brighton defender Ben White, after having a bid accepted. The England international is rated at £50million by Brighton and it is understood the Gunners have met that asking price. (Football.London) (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images) Photo: Catherine Ivill
3. Toon keen on Saliba
Newcastle United are still interested in signing Arsenal defender William Saliba on a loan deal this summer. (Foot Mercato) (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: NICOLAS TUCAT
4. Burnley duo seal exits
Accrington Stanley have confirmed the signings of Burnley duo Matty Carson and Tommy Moonan. (Club website) (Photo by Tim Goode - Pool/Getty Images) Photo: Pool
5. Albion line up Mwepu
Brighton have lined up a move for Red Bull Salzburg midfielder Enock Mwepu. The 23-year-old Zambian international could cost in excess of £20 million. (The Athletic) (Photo by Andreas Schaad/Getty Images) Photo: Andreas Schaad
6. Anderson exit talks underway
West Ham and Lazio are locked in talks over the transfer of attacking midfielder Felipe Anderson. (Fabrizio Romano) (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) Photo: Clive Rose