Harvey Elliott lit up Goodison Park as England U21s beat Northern Ireland 3-0. Photo: Getty Images/Alex Livesey
England's win has secured their place at Euro 2024 next year and with seven months to go there is still time for young players to break into Gareth Southgate's squad.
Monday The Under-21s beat Northern Ireland 3-0 on the night – so exciting young players like Tino Livramento and Jarrod Branthwaite have a chance.
Harvey Elliott
A stunning free kick from 25 meters into the top corner. The 20-year-old then burst forward and famously scored his second goal. Made a positive contribution to Goodison's play by moving the ball forward as well as his dangerous set-pieces. He was in his best position, on the left side of a three-man midfield, where he could keep the ball moving and also use his energy to combine in attacks. Having come through the England youth teams, he will be well known to Southgate and his team. Got his chance in the Europa League and Cup matches and will be looking to break into the Premier League team at Liverpool.
Tino Livramento
The 21-year-old Newcastle defender fits the bill for Southgate as he is capable of playing in multiple positions. At Goodison he started at right-back, a position the club hired him for when they invested in the summer. But he is at home on the right flank, where he has the attacking qualities he showed when he recently shone in Newcastle's 3-0 League Cup win over Manchester United. Can also play as a left-back, which is the position Southgate has needed to cover in the last two games. Filmed during the break, taking into account club football.
Tino Livramento has received a call-up to the England Under-21 squad. earlier this month. Photo: Getty Images/Srdjan Stevanovic, James Trafford
Highly regarded by Football Association coaches who have seen the Burnley goalkeeper progress from the under-17s through the age groups. Eventually he will be able to compete at the very top, even if next year's Euros come too early for him. He is getting good experience in the Premier League with Burnley, even as they struggle back into the top flight this season. He was the hero of the Under-21s' Euro triumph last summer with a last-gasp penalty save, although he had a quieter evening against Northern Ireland.
Jarrad Branthwaite
At home, Branthwaite looked like a central defender wearing the under-21 captain's armband. He is confident on the ball and has a look that belies his 21 years of age. He returned as a mature player from a loan spell at PSV, and the move abroad only benefited his development. He was on the bench for the first two games of the Premier League season but has started every game since and will be a key part of Everton's bid for survival, which could give him the opportunity to step into a leadership position even if the starting positions are already tight. secured. .
Jarrod Branthwaite's (right) loan to PSV Eindhoven last season helped his development. Photo: PA/Martin Rickett Noni Madueke< p>The former PSV striker has started just one Premier League game this season since his surprise move to Stamford Bridge in January last year. But there is no doubt that he has raw ability, speed and great confidence when he is on the ball. As Cole Palmer showed at Chelsea, playing as a team and scoring in big moments can put you on England's radar and Maduek can do that, even if it's a short-term move where he can play regular football.
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