Callum Styles is preparing for his major tournament this summer – and admits he’s still pinching himself about the opportunity to represent Hungary at Euro 2024. Born in Greater Manchester, the 24-year-old qualifies for Hungary via a grandparent and made his debut two years ago, in a friendly against Serbia . “My mum’s mum was born there – her side of the family is all Hungarian,” Styles said, during an interview with FourFourTwo .
“We knew our grandparents weren’t from England, but I never really had a chat with my mum until I was older, when she told us a little bit more. “Then when I was at Barnsley , I did an interview for a matchday programme, mentioned it and it caught fire. Someone got hold of the story, then the Hungarian team made contact with me.
“Everything happened so fast – I didn’t expect them to be so eager, but it was a good feeling. “I needed to sort out a passport but the coach (Marco Rossi) rang me in November 2021 and told me, 'I want you to come to the games in March'. “I remember replying, ‘What, do you mean just to watch?’ He said, ‘No.
.. to play!' I was like, ‘Oh, right!’ “That was when I made my debut.
Since then, time has flown by. It’s been incredible.” Styles’ debut for Hungary was actually the first time he’d ever visited the country.
“Back in 2020, me and my missus had planned to visit Budapest, but then COVID hit,” he explained. “Two years later, I ended up making my debut on my first visit. .
