Who could be the next England debutant and who are the potential recalls?
It's the last international break of the year and England have some big games in the Nations League coming up. Thomas Tuchel has big decisions to make on his next squad selection.
The upcoming international break presents an opportunity for England manager Gareth Southgate to assess his squad and make some crucial decisions ahead of the Nations League matches. With several players performing well in their respective leagues, there are a few potential debutants and recalls that could shake up the team. One player who has been touted for a potential debut is midfielder James Maddison, who has been in impressive form for Leicester City.
A few players are also in line for a recall to the squad, including striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who has struggled with injuries this season but has shown his quality in previous England appearances. Another player who could be considered for a recall is midfielder Jordan Henderson, who has been a consistent performer for Liverpool but has not featured prominently for England in recent months. The form of these players and others will be closely watched by Southgate as he prepares his squad for the Nations League matches.
As the international break approaches, football fans will be keeping a close eye on the performances of these players and others as they vie for a spot in the England squad. With the Nations League matches being crucial for England's chances of progression, Southgate will be keen to select a strong and balanced squad. The next England squad announcement will be closely watched, and it will be interesting to see who earns a debut or a recall, and how Southgate chooses to shape his team for the upcoming matches.
Originally reported by bbc.co.uk. MyNews adds analysis for general news readers.