Could these uncapped Newcastle, Swansea and Watford stars be on the plane to the World Cup with England?
Gareth Southgate, manager of England, speaks to the media.
Gareth Southgate has named two uncapped players in his England squad to face Slovenia and Lithuania in their final two World Cup qualifiers.
Leicester City defender Harry Maguire retains his place after being called up last time but not making it onto the pitch, while Tottenham Hotspur’s Harry Winks has been included due to injuries.
The Three Lions could confirm their place at the tournament in Russia with one win and there are three more players without a senior cap currently who could genuinely be on the plane next summer.
Nathaniel Chalobah of Watford and Oriol Romeu of Southampton in action.
Nathaniel Chalobah
Like Maguire, the Watford midfielder was also called up for Southgate’s last squad but did not make it off the bench.
However, with 40 caps for the Under-21s and a promising start to his Hornets career following a move from Chelsea, there is every reason to think the 22-year-old could be in the final 23.
Jamaal Lascelles
Being named captain of Newcastle United aged 22 is no mean feat, but Lascelles is mature beyond his years and a real leader both on and off the pitch.
The centre-back’s performances for the Magpies this season since their return to the Premier League are sure to have caught Southgate’s eye as well.
Andy Carroll of West Ham United and Alfie Mawson of Swansea City compete for the ball.
Alfie Mawson
Once a position brimming with talent, options in central defence have become more sparse for England in recent times, but there are some emerging talents like Swansea City’s Mawson pushing their way to the top.
With Chris Smalling out of favour at Manchester United there is no reason to think the 23-year-old could not sneak ahead in the pecking order by next summer.
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