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England begin their September international break sitting top of Group A after winning their opening two matches, scoring five goals in both of them.
They now face Bulgaria at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, and Gareth Southgate could have a new-look side as a trio of players could earn their first caps for the senior team – Tyrone Mings, James Maddison, and Mason Mount.
None would be more deserving than the Leicester City ace after a standout year occupying the number ten role for the east Midlands club.
His form has continued from last season, and he could become the future of England if given a chance to impress during this break.
On the Chalkboard
Maddison recorded more key passes than any other player in the 2018/19 Premier League season with 100 – seeing him eclipse the likes of Eden Hazard, David Silva, and Christian Eriksen.
He also netted seven goals as well as laying on seven assists as the Foxes enjoyed an upturn in form under Brendan Rodgers, who was only appointed in February.
This season, the 22-year-old has already provided two assists for his team in just four Premier League matches which has clearly contributed to this senior call-up.
England for a long time have lacked a proper attacking midfielder, one that can provide a serious attacking threat.
It’s only really been Dele Alli who has been able to play that role, and before then you’d be going back several years.
If the praise of Paul Gascoigne, an England legend, isn’t enough then what is.
Southgate’s England would be a rather dangerous prospect with Jadon Sancho and Raheem Sterling either side of Leicester’s playmaker.
This England side fell desperately short in the semi-finals of the World Cup in 2018 but Maddison is someone who could prove the missing piece of the jigsaw.
England’s attack has looked potent but still arguably missed a dynamic man at number ten.
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