text: Nathaniel Clyne has been told he is England's first choice right-back by Roy Hodgson. And the Southampton defender, who is being tracked by Manchester United and Chelsea, has fuelled talk that he could quit St Mary's this summer by insisting he wants to play Champions League football. Clyne's excellent displays for the Saints have thrust him into the forefront of Hodgson's plans. Southampton defender Nathaniel Clyne poses with a WWE title belt while attending a pay-per-view event . Clyne joined Carlton Cole (left) to speak at at a Football Fighting Ebola event in London . He has started England's previous four matches - including the Euro 2016 qualifiers against Slovenia and Lithuania. Tottenham's Kyle Walker and Arsenal's Calum Chambers are also in contention for England's right-back berth - but Clyne has revealed Hodgson has told him the shirt is his as long as he keeps on performing. Speaking at the Football Fighting Ebola fundraising event in London, he said: 'Roy just said that "You’ve done ever so well since coming in. It’s like you have been playing international football for a long time. The right back spot is yours at the moment, if you can continue on". 'I’ve settled in well with the England squad. If I keep on putting in performances and keep on improving as a player, I can hopefully make the position my own and look to make tournaments and hopefully win tournaments with England as well.' Southampton have opened talks with Clyne, who was spotted at a WWE event in the capital on Monday night, over a new contract but face a huge fight to keep him beyond the end of the season. United are understood to be leading the race to land Clyne in the summer, but Chelsea have entered the race for his signature. The Southampton defender has been linked with a move to Chelsea and Manchester United . And the 24-year-old has openly admitted he is eager to start his Champions League career. 'I see myself hopefully playing in the Champions League and competing for titles and trophies. That’s what I’m aiming for,' he said. 'I’m definitely ambitious. Every player would love to be playing Champions League and winning trophies and titles. 'That’s what you play football for, that’s the dream. 'I would say Champions League is the next step in my progression. I think I need experience playing European football. 'We’re doing well with Southampton. Hopefully we can get there. That would be great.' Clyne attended the WWE's London edition of their show 'Raw' along with Crystal Palace star Wilfried Zaha on Monday night. Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha poses with a WWE title belt during the event on Monday night . Clyne claims Roy Hodgson, pictured at the Manchester derby, has handed him the right-back slot . The Saints right-back has started England's last four games, including Euro 2016 qualifier against Slovenia . People can donate at virginmoneygiving.com/FootballFightingEbola or by texting STOPEBOLA to 70030 which automatically gives £10.
target: Roy Hodgson has told Nathaniel Clyne he is England's right-back .
  Southampton star has been linked with Chelsea and Manchester United .
  Saints defender faces competition from Calum Chambers and Kyle Walker .
  Clyne spotted at WWE event alongside Wilfried Zaha on Monday night .