Kieran Trippier may be a long-standing member of Gareth Southgate's England squad but given the level of competition at full-back, he is not taking his place at Euro 2024 as a given.
Gareth Southgate said England's players fell short of the standards they "need to be at" against Malta but had no concerns about their attitude and aptitude.
Trent Alexander-Arnold believes he seized on an opportunity to impress England manager Gareth Southgate when he starred in a midfield role against Malta last season.
Gareth Southgate feels privileged to be anywhere near a century of matches at the England helm as he prepares for a repeat of the fixture where it all began for him seven years ago.
Rico Lewis may have received his first senior England call-up but the Manchester City defender will have one of his biggest influences in club-mate Kyle Walker to guide him through.
Cole Palmer believes his impatience is paying off having flourished for Chelsea and earned a first England call-up since leaving all-conquering Manchester City in search of regular football.