Talk about what it’s like to get your first cap:

It was, I think everyone will say that their first, and every cap, is an honor to play for your National Team. For me it’s a bit different. I got called into my first camp at 22 and it was unlucky with a number of injuries. I’ve battled back and Bruce is giving me the opportunity again. So it’s been something that you dream about as a little kid and something, that as a pro, I’ve been working towards my whole career. The only thing I wish, I wish I would’ve been able to put that one on the left in the back of the net and won it for us. But, other than that, I’m happy and hopefully this is just the start.

Given the journey it took to get you here, is it more rewarding given everything you had to go through to get it?

Yeah, certainly. I think the harder you work for something, the more rewarding it feels when it comes. There were a few years where I didn’t think I was ever going to play again. Being in the National Team mix and playing for Philly I couldn't be happier. I have to give Jim and Earnie a lot of credit because they took a chance on me with my injuries in the past and brought me to Philly, believed in what I can do. We've got a good thing in Philadelphia going and I love it there.

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