From Chile to Brazil: EFL players' international adventures

Ben Brereton Diaz, the Stoke-on-Trent native, has become a Chilean superstar since his call-up in 2021, earning 42 caps and scoring 10 goals. 'Every time I go there, I really enjoy it,' the Derby forward said, reflecting on his experiences. 'The support we got over there is amazing.' Brereton Diaz has made the most of his opportunity, learning from the experiences and making his family proud. Despite Chile's failure to qualify for the last two World Cups, Brereton Diaz remains optimistic about the team's future, citing the emergence of young talent. Meanwhile, Terry Devlin has been a breakout player for Portsmouth, crediting his hard work and consistency for his success. 'It really comes down to consistency,' Devlin said. 'Day in, day out, I've been doing the same things as I did last year and the year before. Over time, that consistency starts to show in your performances.' Jamal Lewis, who made a temporary switch to Sao Paulo in Brazil, also shared his experiences, describing it as 'a breath of fresh air' despite his time being cut short due to injury. Imran Louza, now Watford's captain, has learned to lead by example, putting his heart and passion into every game. 'I always put my heart, my passion, my runs, everything on the pitch,' Louza said. 'Sometimes I try to talk more with the guys and shout as well because the captain is responsible for that.' Steven Nzonzi, a World Cup winner with France in 2018, reminisced about his finest day, recalling the pressure and focus he felt when he replaced N'Golo Kante in the final. 'You don't want to replace N'Golo and not be good enough, especially in the final,' Nzonzi said. 'I was lucky because when I got on, it was 2-1 and we scored a couple more in the next five or 10 minutes. I was relieved and I just played the best I could.'