Five players who could make this England’s next golden generation

#4 Lewis Cook (Bournemouth)

Lewis Cook

When he led the U20s to the World Cup title in 2017, he became the first England captain to lift a world title since Bobby Moore 51 years previously. He is another one who was very close to making the squad for Russia, and even made Gareth Soutgate’s list of backup players. He has already been capped by the Three Lions, making his debut in a friendly against Italy at Wembley in March.

Cook is now a well established Premier League player, having had an excellent season with Bournemouth. The 21-year-old probably isn’t as good on the eye as some of the other players on this list, but he is a solid, consistent performer, and that’s the sort of thing that England need in the centre of midfield. He has proven that he is a leader on the pitch as well by taking England to that U20 world title.