Seven uncapped England stars who are playing their way into contention like Jacob Ramsey and Trevoh Chalobah
ENGLAND’S future looks bright with a plethora of budding cubs itching to burst into the national set-up and make their mark amongst the Lions.
After the Three Lions’ agonising defeat to Italy in the Euro 2020 final several youngsters are waiting in the wings, ready to usher in a new dawn for Gareth Southgate’s side.
Players such as Bukayo Saka, Mason Mount and Marcus Rashford were the nation’s young hopes at the Euros, but now there’s a bunch of new kids on the block.
Most notably, starlets such as Jacob Ramsey and Trevor Chalobah have been making waves ahead of the Qatar World Cup later this year.
But the duo aren’t the only ones on the verge of a call-up for England.
Here, SunSport takes a closer look at the youngsters on the brink of greatness for the Three Lions.
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JACOB RAMSEY – ASTON VILLA
England icon and Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard has already tipped Jacob Ramsey for international success following his stunning form for his club.
Aged just 20, Ramsey’s become a staple for Villa this season – hitting the net six times in 26 Premier League appearances.
Ramsey shot through the ranks at Villa since joining their academy aged six and signing a professional contract in 2019.
He had a brief stint on loan with Doncaster Rovers in 2020 where he scored three goals.
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But the midfield maestro has since found his feet at Villa Park where’s he’s fast becoming a cult hero.
Ramsey has also earned three caps for England’s U21 side thus far during his astronomical rise.
Trevoh Chalobah – CHELSEA
Trevoh Chalobah’s been in red hot form for Chelsea since breaking into Thomas Tuchel’s side this season.
The versatile 22-year-old defender’s been a regular starter in the Blues’ star-studded squad since returning from his loan spell at French outfit Lorient.
He’s already got 17 appearances under his belt this term, including a Champions League goal against Juventus.
And Chalobah’s performances for the Blues will surely earn him a call-up for England, according to Chelsea’s first-ever black player Paul Canoville.
Tariq Lamptey – Brighton
Tariq Lamptey’s wowed Brighton’s fans with his displays at right-back since joining the Seagulls in 2020.
The 21-year-old’s made 13 starts for Graham Potters’ side during this Prem campaign and set up two goals along the way.
Lamptey faces stiff competition in his position with the likes of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Reece James and Kieran Trippier all in the mix-up for Gareth Southgate.
But Southgate can’t keep the youngster waiting for too long as Ghana also want the defender to represent them.
Born in London to Ghanaian parents, he has played for England at all ages from Under-18 upwards.
And he previously stated that he’s prepared to wait for Southgate’s call-up – for now at least.
Max Kilman – Wolves
Max Kilman has been a pillar of strength for Wolves this season.
With the 24-year-old at the back, Wolves have managed to attain the third-best defensive record so far in this campaign – behind only Liverpool and Man City.
And the 6ft 5in centre-half has already made 25 appearances for England’s futsal team.
Kilman’s chances of breaking into the England side have been given a huge boost with Harry Maguire’s indifferent form for Man United this season.
Jarrod Bowen – West Ham
Jarrod Bowen has been a key player for David Moyes’ West Ham team this season as the Irons battle for a top-four finish.
The 25-year-old’s red-hot form has seen him linked with a move to Prem titans Liverpool.
Across 39 games this season, Bowen’s 12 goals and 11 assists have seen the likelihood of him earning an England call-up increase dramatically.
Bookmakers Coral are so confident that Bowen will be on the plane to Qatar that they’ve priced him at 5/6 to do so.
Marc Guehi – Crystal Palace
Marc Guehi joined Crystal Palace permanently in a £20million deal in the summer after 14 years at Chelsea.
Guehi, 21, has made 28 Premier League appearances for the Eagles this season and chipped in with two goals.
And his robust displays have put him in contention to earn a place among Southgate’s stars in Qatar.
The Three Lions head coach previously admitted that Guehi was on his radar.
Guehi’s already the England Under-21s skipper, and his displays for Palace this season would only have heightened Southgate’s interest in him.
Tino Livramento – Southampton
Tino Livramento’s been superb for Southampton this season in the right-back position.
Livramento, 19, cost the Saints just £5million when they brought him from Chelsea last summer.
While at the Blues he was named as Chelsea’s Academy Player of the Year last season.
But he left Stamford Bridge in the pursuit of regular first-team football.
And Livramento’s managed to get the action he requires with Southampton where he’s made 23 Prem appearances and scored one goal while providing two assists.
He’s got three U21 caps for England under his belt and Southgate won’t be able to ignore the wing-back if he keeps thriving.