youngster insists he has ‘got to play’ next season for his development after for the first time in nearly 40 years.
Colwill, 20, has after spending last season on loan with the Seagulls.
Chelsea have no intention of selling the highly-rated centre-back and .
New Chelsea boss has said he but Colwill has made it clear he intends to play regularly next season.
‘We’re all pushing and knocking on the door,’ Colwill said of his England U21 team-mates and the possibility of featuring in Gareth Southgate’s senior squad.
‘Everyone has to pay attention to every player here. I feel like this team we had was more than just individuals.
‘In the past England might have lacked with that. We’ve always had great players but I think this team is so much different. I love this team.
‘I’ll speak to my family, speak to everyone I need to and make a decision. I’ve got to play at the end of the day, to hopefully get there and go to the next (senior) camp.
‘But if I’m here, I’ll still be happy. You’ve always got to be happy when you’re picked for any England age group. It’s an honour.’
Colwill is yet to play for Chelsea, who he joined at the age of eight, but appears more than ready to be incorporated into Pochettino’s first-team squad at Stamford Bridge.
during his first press conference as Chelsea manager, Pochettino said: ‘I need to get a feel for him.
‘I need to hear what he has in his mind. What he expects. And then, of course, for him to listen to what I expect from him.’
Chelsea finished just 12th in the Premier League last season but will hope to challenge for the top-four under ex-Tottenham, PSG and Southampton boss Pochettino.
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