How England could line up with a full-strength U21 team.
There has been much debate surrounding Harry Kane and whether or not he should continue to play for England’s Under-21 side, with Stuart Pearce insisting the Three Lions have to go full strength at youth level to have a chance of developing for the future.
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With that in mind, here’s a look at a superb Under-21 side England could field for Euro 2015 if they picked the best players available to them…
GK: Jack Butland (Stoke City)
Despite failing to make a breakthrough at Stoke, Jack Butland is a highly regarded young goalkeeping talent and comfortably first choice for England Under-21s.
DR: Calum Chambers (Arsenal)
In fine form for Arsenal this season, Calum Chambers looks a great option at right-back for England’s youth side.
DL: Luke Shaw (Manchester United)
Another former Southampton starlet now at a bigger club, Luke Shaw has the quality to prove a great pick at left-back.
DC: John Stones (Everton)
One of the best young English centre-backs, John Stones has been superb for Everton and is one player knocking on the door at senior level.
DC: Eric Dier (Tottenham Hotspur)
A top signing by Tottenham last summer, Eric Dier looks the best bet to partner Stones in central defence for the Under-21s.
MC: Nathaniel Chalobah (Chelsea)
Yet to break through for Chelsea, Nathaniel Chalobah looks a top defensive midfield talent based on various loan spells in the Championship.
MC: Ross Barkley (Everton)
One of the top young attacking midfielders in England, Everton’s Ross Barkley would surely be first choice in an attack-minded central midfield position.
MR: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (Arsenal)
A regular for Arsenal and the senior England team, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain would be a a great and experienced pick on the right-hand side.
ML: Raheem Sterling (Liverpool)
A world class youngster, Liverpool’s Raheem Sterling would be a huge boost for England Under-21s if they could pick him on their left-hand side.
FC: Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur)
Perhaps the best striker in the Premier League this season, Tottenham starlet Harry Kane would give England a very frightening-looking forward line if selected.
FC: Danny Ings (Burnley)
Already 22 but still eligible at this level, Burnley striker Danny Ings is another young player in fine form this season, who could form a fine partnership with Kane.
