Smith responded when he learned of the Aston Villa star’s call-up as he was speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live.

Emery’s team is now sixth in the table, and the 26-year-old has started every Premier League match this season.

As a result of Lewis Dunk’s injury this week, Gareth Southgate decided to call up Konsa to the England squad.

It’s also reasonable to say that Dean Smith is overjoyed to hear the news.

This season, Ezri Konsa has been a constant in Unai Emery’s Villa lineup thanks to his amazing form.

“I have been tapping his drum for some time now,” the former Villa manager remarked. He’s a great footballer and a top boy.

“I watch him now in Unai’s team, and Martinez, Konsa, McGinn, and Watkins are the players that the team turns to when they need to spin the ball.

“He’s so dependable, unwavering, and deserving of his call-up.”

Naturally, Smith paid £12 million to acquire Konsa from Brentford in 2019, and it’s turning out to be a brilliant business move.

The former Bees defender is well-deserving of an England call-up after proving himself for Villa in the Premier League.

Since Southgate doesn’t exactly have a lot of good center-back alternatives, it would be fantastic to see Konsa play in the upcoming games.

Before traveling to North Macedonia on Monday, the Three Lions play Malta on Friday. It will be interesting to watch if Konsa is given his debut.Naturally, Smith paid £12 million to acquire Konsa from Brentford in 2019, and it’s turning out to be a brilliant move.