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England star asks Prince William for a knighthood and divulges non-public texts with royal

One England star is on texting phrases with Prince William, who calls him a ‘Rolls-Royce’.

Prince William throughout a soccer match. (Picture: Getty Photos)

Ezri Konsa has jokingly recommended that Prince William would possibly award him a knighthood ought to England carry the World Cup. Konsa disclosed that he enjoys a texting relationship with royalty, following Prince William’s journey to Istanbul to cheer on his beloved Aston Villa as they claimed Europa League glory.

Prince William reportedly refers to Konsa as a “Rolls-Royce” and is on first-name phrases with the gamers, having celebrated their European triumph alongside them. When requested whether or not a knighthood from Prince William may be on the playing cards, Konsa laughed: “I hope so. That is the plan after the World Cup!

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“Generally it is troublesome as a result of typically he would come into the dressing room simply earlier than we exit, and as gamers, you are within the second.

“Clearly, you say ‘Hello,’ and be respectful however typically you do not realise how large of an individual he’s coming in. Some international gamers in our staff do not actually perceive.

“For me, personally, it takes me a second, possibly after the sport or the following day and I am like, wow, I’ve truly met him, shook his hand, he is aware of my title, calls me a Rolls Royce as nicely.

“For the membership it is particular. Supporting Aston Villa, it is not simple, however he is managed to try this for a very long time, he is caught by our aspect, supported us rather a lot, been to lots of video games, and to have the ability to rejoice that second in Europa League ultimate with him was particular.”

Konsa believes that clinching the Europa League may show helpful for England, suggesting it’s going to whet their urge for food for additional success. He added: “In fact, I feel it might assist. You come right here bringing a profitable mentality. For me personally, it was my first trophy, so this made me hungry for extra.

Prince William with Ezri Konsa. (Picture: Getty Photos)

“There are lots of gamers within the staff which have received many trophies that need to proceed doing the identical factor.

“As a nation we have been to finals, however we need to go that further step and get it over the road and to have rather a lot winners within the staff. I feel that is actually necessary.”

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