I’m two-cap England star who spent a year learning Spanish to prepare for big transfer… then ended up in Italy

BEN GODFREY spent ages learning Spanish to prepare for his big move abroad — and ended up in Italy.

Yet Serie A did not go quite as planned for defender Godfrey, who was 27 yesterday.

Ben Godfrey joined Atalanta in the summer transfer windowGetty GettyHe struggled for game time during his short stay in Italy[/caption] ReutersHe signed for Ipswich this month[/caption]

Now his goal is to help Ipswich stay up — and get back in the England fold if possible.

Ahead of Brighton’s visit tonight...