Hi..
I am new to java and need a help on this part

I am declaring a variable as below and it is showing error.. as identifier required.. help me out to understand the reason behind the same..

class abc
{

int a;
a=10; // on this point it is asking for identifier reuired
public static void main(String[] args)
System.out.println(a);
}

as i have already declared int a, why cant i assisgn a=10 in the next statement

Response ASAP .... appreciated..

Thanks in advance