Calum Chambers had no qualms about dropping down to the England Under 21s squad , saying it is an honour to represent his country whatever the level . Having impressed with Southampton last season , the 20-year-old made a big-money move to Arsenal in the summer and quickly earned a first call-up from Roy Hodgson . It saw Chambers ' jump from the Under 19s without make a single appearance for the Under-21s - a level he now finds himself at after winning three caps for the senior team . Calum Chambers in action during the international match between U21 Czech Republic and U21 England . The defender made his Young Lions debut as Gareth Southgate 's side won 1-0 win in the Czech Republic on Friday and insists , unlike some players , he has no problem with dropping down from the senior squad . 'As I 've always said , it 's an honour to play for your country , no matter what the age group , ' Chambers said . 'When I was asked to play for the U21s , of course I was going to come and play . ' I was really looking forward to this trip and I 've enjoyed every minute of it so far . Chambers and Kieron Gibbs take part in a training session at St George 's Park ahead of Euro 2016 qualifying . 'There is a smooth pathway between the U21s and the seniors now and there was an opportunity for me to play for the U21s so I jumped at it because I love to play for my country . 'Players should want to play for their country at any level and I 've played for the senior team a few times , but that would never make me want to stop playing for the U21s . It 's an honour and you should never turn it down . 'The lads here are great and there is a brilliant atmosphere in the squad . It has been a really enjoyable trip so far . ' Chambers is one of several players with senior international experience that could be on the plane to the Czech Republic this summer . Chambers breaks past Sami Ameobi during the Premier League match between Newcastle and Arsenal . Friday 's match offered the squad a taste of what they can expect at the European Championships , for which they continue their preparations with a friendly against Germany on Monday . ' I enjoyed it , ' Chambers said of his debut . 'We knew it was going to be a tough game , playing at their home ground and in front of their home crowd . 'But in the end it was a good result and a good performance . 'Everyone here gives 100 per cent in every game and there is good competition for places which will only make us stronger as a squad . '
Calum Chambers admits he is proud to play for England at any level . Chambers earned three caps for Roy Hodgson 's England senior squad . Ex-Saints man insists he had no problem dropping down to U21 level . Arsenal defender played during win over Czech Republic U21 on the Under 19s .