Midfield options and a fab front four - what we've learned about England
From Trent Alexander-Arnold's return to Alex Scott's debut, Phil McNulty assesses what England have learned during this international window.
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Notable Quotes
"Is Declan still for me a fixed point in my team? Yes, but some other players are coming and impressing and it's an ongoing competition."
— Thomas Tuchel , Athlete
Key People
Bournemouth's 22-year-old English midfielder.
Anthony Gordon is a forward for the England national football team.
Bukayo Saka is a professional footballer who represents the England national team.
Cole Palmer is a forward for Chelsea and was left out of the England World Cup squad.
Declan Rice is a professional footballer who plays for the England national team.
Harry Kane is a professional footballer and captain of the England national team.
Jude Bellingham is a professional footballer playing for Real Madrid and the England national team.
Morgan Gibbs-White is an English professional footballer playing as a midfielder.
Rio Ngumoha is a young footballer who made his debut for the England national team.
Thomas Tuchel is the head coach of the England national football team.
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From Trent Alexander-Arnold's return to Alex Scott's debut, Phil McNulty assesses what England have learned during this international window.
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