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Team Prediction and Player Profiles

These are players we believe are most likely to be selected for the England roster during the European Championship.

"What cannot be questioned about the current generation of England players is their pride in representing this country."
- Gareth Southgate, England Manager

Forwards

“He’s a complete striker. He can score with his left foot, right foot and with his head, from distance and from close range. He can run long or drop into areas that ask defenders questions and he can hold up the ball.” - Teddy Sheringham, Former England Manager

Harry Kane

Age:

30

Position:

Striker

Club:

FC Bayern Munich

International Caps:

89

Euro Qualifier Appearances:

8

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“He has everything to become one of the best players. I have said many times in press conferences, but maybe not said it in front of him, Phil is the most, most, most talented player I have ever seen in my career as a manager” - Pep Guardiola, Manchester City Manager

Phil Foden

Age:

23

Position:

Winger

Club:

Manchester City FC

International Caps:

33

Euro Qualifier Appearances:

7

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“If there’s a better player in world football at the moment, someone who both scores and makes goals, the only one I can think of is Lionel Messi.” - Tony Adams, former Arsenal Captain

Bukayo Saka

Age:

22

Position:

Winger

Club:

Arsenal FC

International Caps:

32

Euro Qualifier Appearances:

7

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“The way he’s adapted, playing and performing is fantastic. He behaves like a top scorer and I think it’s amazing for the team and him.” - Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea Manager

Cole Palmer

Age:

21

Position:

Winger and Attacking Midfielder

Club:

Chelsea FC

International Caps:

2

Euro Qualifier Appearances:

2

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“Marcus is a fabulous young talent. I love the way he plays. I have never understood this whole nonsense that he doesn’t look calm in front of goal. For me he was the polar opposite of that.” - Gary Lineker, Former England Captain

Marcus Rashford

Age:

26

Position:

Winger

Club:

Manchester United FC

International Caps:

60

Euro Qualifier Appearances:

6

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“I want my name to be mentioned when these big tournaments are coming up. It’s important to me. I want to be in the conversations, so I’m pushing to get those extra goals.”

Ollie Watkins

Age:

28

Position:

Striker

Club:

Aston Villa FC

International Caps:

11

Euro Qualifier Appearances:

1

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“I've been tunnel-visioned on playing for England since I was five or six years old. Nothing could ever shake that off."

Anthony Gordon

Age:

23

Position:

Left Winger

Club:

Newcastle United FC

International Caps:

2

Euro Qualifier Appearances:

0

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“To be given the opportunity to play for your country is massive.”

Jude Bellingham

Age:

20

Position:

Midfielder

Club:

Real Madrid CF

International Caps:

29

Euro Qualifier Appearances:

4

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“From the moment he joined Arsenal, you knew that Rice would be brilliant. He has been probably the most influential player in the Premier League this season and, every time I watch him, he reminds me of Keane. He has that same presence, and he has a passing ability that is incredibly underrated.” Jamie Carragher, Former Liverpool Captain

Declan Rice

Age:

25

Position:

Midfielder

Club:

Arsenal FC

International Caps:

50

Euro Qualifier Appearances:

8

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“I was watching him and he completely dictated the game. He was working hard off the ball, I think the new manager has got that into him. He must be a joy to play with, as one of those front players with him behind you, if you make the run he’ll find you. He’s the man of the moment at the minute.” - Aaron Lennon, Former Tottenham player

James Maddison

Age:

27

Position:

Attacking Midfielder

Club:

Tottenham Hotspur FC

International Caps:

6

Euro Qualifier Appearances:

3

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“He’s a fantastic player. To come into Manchester United’s team at any time is really difficult and he’s come in at one of the most difficult times in the club’s recent history and he’s just stood out as someone whose temperament and composure is off the scale.” -Gary Neville, Former Manchester United Captain

Kobbie Mainoo

Age:

18

Position:

Midfielder

Club:

Manchester United FC

International Caps:

2

Euro Qualifier Appearances:

0

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"He is a team player and this is what I really love about him. He sacrifices himself on the field for the team. I'm glad he gets praise because of the goals that he is scoring but everything he does is good for the team." - Patrick Viera, former Arsenal and France captain

Conor Gallagher

Age:

25

Position:

Midfielder

Club:

Chelsea FC

International Caps:

12

Euro Qualifier Appearances:

5

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“He’s always there for the team. I’ve watched him grow as a human being with interest – he’s always been a great lad and a great team-mate.” - Steven Gerrard, Former Liverpool and England Captain

Jordan Henderson

Age:

33

Position:

Midfielder

Club:

AFC Ajax

International Caps:

81

Euro Qualifier Appearances:

6

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“For me, I want to make sure I am playing as many England games as possible and that has always been the aim, causing headaches for the manager. I think this is a potential route we can go down that will help me get into the team.”

Trent Alexander Arnold

Age:

25

Position:

Right Back and Midfielder

Club:

Liverpool FC

International Caps:

23

Euro Qualifier Appearances:

4

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“But I’m a strong believer that everything happens for a reason, and I’d like to think I’m better for it all and now I’m determined to enjoy it.”

Joe Gomez

Age:

26

Position:

Left Back and Center Back

Club:

Liverpool FC

International Caps:

13

Euro Qualifier Appearances:

0

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“I’d like to think that belief or self-belief that someone has done it from where I’m from, is really rare and I’d love to be able to inspire young kids and make them dream they can do the same thing.”

John Stones

Age:

29

Position:

Center Back

Club:

Manchester City FC

International Caps:

71

Euro Qualifier Appearances:

4

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“When you’re a young boy growing up and you want to be a footballer, the pick of the pile is always trying to play for your country. You dream about it when you’re young, so to do it is amazing.”

Harry Maguire

Age:

31

Position:

Center Back

Club:

Manchester United FC

International Caps:

63

Euro Qualifier Appearances:

8

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“This England team now with the relentlessness and digging in for each other, they're a pleasure to play with.”

Kyle Walker

Age:

33

Position:

Right Back

Club:

Manchester City FC

International Caps:

82

Euro Qualifier Appearances:

7

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“There's a lot of pressure we put on ourselves because we want to do well for ourselves and obviously do well for your country.”

Ben Chilwell

Age:

27

Position:

Left Back

Club:

Chelsea FC

International Caps:

21

Euro Qualifier Appearances:

2

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“Lewis Dunk’s performances for Brighton under Roberto De Zerbi have given Southgate a good option – someone who is performing every week in a side which will play in Europe.” - Jamie Carragher, Former Liverpool Captain

Lewis Dunk

Age:

32

Position:

Center Back

Club:

Brighton and Hove Albion FC

International Caps:

5

Euro Qualifier Appearances:

0

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“It feels amazing. It feels like, to me, a reward for all the hard work. Not even just the hard work I have put in this season but my whole career so far.”

Levi Colwill

Age:

21

Position:

Center Back and Left Back

Club:

Chelsea FC

International Caps:

1

Euro Qualifier Appearances:

0

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"Kieran Trippier is fine, he is a strong character and vastly experienced. As well, it is not about one individual it is about the collective," Newcastle manager Eddie Howe on Trippier’s loss of form

Kieran Trippier

Age:

33

Position:

Right Back

Club:

Newcastle United FC

International Caps:

46

Euro Qualifier Appearances:

4

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“I'm fortunate enough to be here and to get selected, so just watching [Maguire and John Stones] every day, the way they train, their qualities and, you know, almost trying to mimic or take things from their game that I can add to my game.”

Marc Guehi

Age:

23

Position:

Center Back

Club:

Crystal Palace FC

International Caps:

9

Euro Qualifier Appearances:

5

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“Playing for England has been so important for me and an incredible experience. All of those games have helped me prepare for now, when you’re away from home for weeks at a time, you learn things and it’s about enjoying it as well.”

Jordan Pickford

Age:

30

Position:

Goalkeeper

Club:

Everton FC

International Caps:

60

Euro Qualifier Appearances:

8

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“There's nothing better than singing the national anthem with your country when there's Three Lions on your chest.”

Aaron Ramsdale

Age:

25

Position:

Goalkeeper

Club:

Arsenal FC

International Caps:

4

Euro Qualifier Appearances:

0

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“Hours and hours and hours go into it [learning to be a goalkeeper]. Daily, weekly, for the past 20 years. And you’re still learning. I don’t think you can ever really complete it. There’s always something you need to work on.”

Sam Johnstone

Age:

31

Position:

Goalkeeper

Club:

Crystal Palace FC

International Caps:

4

Euro Qualifier Appearances:

0

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Defenders

Goalkeepers

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