Harry Kane has revealed he ca n't believe a 'crazy ' year at Tottenham has culminated in his first call-up for the senior England squad . Kane was given the nod by Three Lions boss Roy Hodgson for the forthcoming Euro qualifier with Lithuania , followed by the friendly with Italy after bagging 26 goals 42 games for Spurs this season . The Chingford-born forward was a regular on the Tottenham bench until November , but has blossomed from bit-part player into one of the Premier League 's most deadly strikers . VIDEO Scroll down to watch Harry Kane 's interview with Spurs TV . Tottenham striker Harry Kane has earned his first call up to the England squad following a fine run of form . The 21-year-old , pictured in action against Manchester United , could face Lithuania and Italy this month . Kane scores his second goal of the game against QPR - his 26th in all competitions this season . Kane said : ' I have n't had time to sit down and think about what 's happened . It 's obviously been a hectic season - a lot has been happening , but I 'm enjoying every minute of it and I just want it to continue . 'It 's crazy how things can change in football in such a short space of time . I can remember coming off the bench against Benfica and nearly getting that big comeback win away from home . 'But we 're here now and it 's crazy , but it 's what I 've always wanted to achieve . ' Hodgson - who made the announcement at Wembley Stadium - also called-up his team-mates Kyle Walker and Andros Townsend to the 24-man squad . ' I think the whole country is excited about Harry , ' said the England boss . 'It would have been a surprise if he was n't selected . ' Kane is refusing to allow himself to get carried away , but has set his sights firmly on winning that all-important first cap , despite competition coming from Wayne Rooney , Daniel Sturridge and Danny Welbeck . England boss Roy Hodgson announces his 24-man squad during a press conference at Wembley Stadium . Kane took to Twitter on Thursday to talk of his pride at being called up to Hodgson 's senior squad . Kane , pictured celebrating at Loftus Road , has more Premier League goals than any Englishman this season . 'It 's a very proud moment for me and my family . It 's an honour to be called up to the senior side and something I always dreamed of as a kid , when I got the message I was full of joy and hope it 's the first of many . ' I 'll be aiming to go there and compete for places , try and get myself into the team . There 's a lot of great players there and I know that . ' England meet Lithuania at Wembley on March 27 in their Group E Euro 2016 qualifier before a friendly in Turin against Italy on March 31 .
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