Top 5 English players in the Premier League this season

Modified Sep 12, 2018 07:53 GMT

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#3 Alex McCarthy

Everton FC v Southampton FC - Premier League — McCarthy has been included in the England squad for UEFA Nations League

The current Southampton No.1 has been brilliant for the Saints this season. Managing to keep two clean sheets in four games, which is more than any other English keeper so far.

Therefore, it is no surprise that he has been included in the Three Lions squad for the UEFA Nations League, though whether he gets to start a match or not is a different story.

Along with keeping two clean sheets, he has made 20 saves in total, which is second highest in the league, also he has conceded fewer goals than the England No.1 Pickford, so as things stand he is the best English keeper in the league.

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