You would be forgiven for feeling like England are stuck in the doldrums. The Three Lions have been knocked out of a major tournament once again, captain Harry Kane may have played in his last World Cup and the country is trapped in a shared malaise after the defeat to Argentina.
Fear not, because things might be better in the future. There is a wealth of talent ready to step into the frame over the next couple of years – although replacing Kane will probably prove to be a bit of a challenge.
It’s time to stop dwelling on defeat and move forward. Here is a selection of the youngsters who could help England to victory in 2030.
Rio Ngumoha
There is an argument to be made that Rio Ngumoha deserved a place in the squad this year.
He was impressive for Liverpool when Arne Slot decided to allow him to escape the bench, and is rapidly becoming a fan favourite at Anfield for good reason. He takes on defenders with pace and has proved a real nuisance out wide.
The winger has constantly looked positive and was one of the brightest sparks during England’s warm-up matches for the World Cup. Expect to see him feature more often for the Three Lions over the coming years.
Max Dowman
Max Dowman’s name seemed to usually be uttered alongside the phrases “GCSEs” and “Premier League champion” at the end of last season.
If you somehow missed the litany of records he broke over the past year, here is just a selection: the youngest Premier League winner, the youngest Premier League player, the youngest Premier League scorer, the youngest Champions League player. Impressive, right?
Dowman’s energy on the wing or as an attacking midfielder could be exactly what England need to inspire an attacking line which was sometimes predictable at the World Cup.
Archie Gray
While Archie Gray is still only 20, he is able to boast a relative wealth of experience compared to some of the other contenders. A full Championship campaign for Leeds as a teenager and regular appearances for Tottenham over the last few years point towards him being a likely inclusion in England squads for years to come.
Archie Gray’s versatility would be a huge asset (Photo: Getty)Gray’s versatility is his real standout quality, being able to play as a central or defensive midfielder as well as across the entire back line. That is perfect for tournament football where England seem to often have the unlucky habit of picking up injuries.
He will be 24 by the time the next World Cup rolls around, and a couple more years at the top level could help mould him into exactly the sort of player England needs.
Myles Lewis-Skelly
England’s defence is ageing and one of the weakest points. Max Lewis-Skelly looks like he could be one of the players who could step up to the task and help to address those worries.
There is a familiar issue, however. He isn’t a specialist in any position yet, but he’s left-footed and capable of playing at left-back – a position where England had their fair share of troubles at the World Cup.
He developed as a midfielder before Mikel Arteta decided to get him to play on the left side of the defence, so he has the qualities you want from a defensive midfielder, such as being able to cope under pressure and protecting the ball in crowded areas.
Chris Rigg
Chris Rigg’s experience for England so far amounts to only caps at youth level, with the under-19s level being the furthest he has progressed. The 19-year-old, however, has shown he has what it takes to compete at the senior level, having made 18 appearances for Sunderland last season following years of playing for them in the Championship.
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The difficulty for Rigg is that the centre of midfield is a crowded area. He would have to develop enough over the next four years to beat considerable competition and earn a place in the squad.
Shim Mheuka
One of the key questions for England to answer over the coming years will be how to move forward once Kane retires.
In Chelsea under-21s captain Shim Mheuka, they find a potential option for a new striker. He will be 22 when the next World Cup rolls around and has been key for England’s under-19s, scoring 16 times across 23 games.
He has featured a handful of times for Chelsea in the Conference League but has only had two minutes across his two appearances in the Premier League.
Honourable mentions
It is easy to forget that Nico O’Reilly should probably be in the running when considering youngsters to watch. He was a key part of Thomas Tuchel’s plans at the World Cup and has become increasingly important for Manchester City over the years, so expect to see the 21-year-old develop before 2030.
The same is true of Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton, who missed out on a spot in the World Cup side because of the competition in his position, but he has played for England already.
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