Gareth Southgate’s side have enjoyed a strong final international break before the Euros, thumping both San Marino and Albania.

Some of the highlights of the squad this time round included the recalls for Jesse Lingard, John Stones and Luke Shaw, as well as Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins first call-up.

Still, there are more than a few in-form players who were left waiting for their first international appearance this break.

Here’s 90min’s starting XI of the best uncapped English stars at senior level.

Sam Johnstone (GK) – The West Bromwich Albion stopper might have conceded 55 goals in the Premier League this season but he has been one of the few bright sparks in what has been a difficult season for the Baggies.

Aaron Wan-Bissaka (RB) – A regular in the Manchester United first-team, the 23-year-old is yet to make his mark on the international stage. That’s largely due to the fact the right-back position is one of the most competitive with the likes of Reece James, Kyle Walker, Kieran Trippier, Trent Alexander-Arnold and more also fighting for the role.

Ezri Konsa (CB) – The Aston Villa defender has started in 89% of the club’s Premier League fixtures this season and, given they’ve conceded fewer goals than Spurs, Arsenal, Manchester United and Leicester, Tyrone Mings‘ partner is certainly worth considering.

Ben Godfrey (CB) – At 23 years old, Godfrey has established himself as a regular at centre-back this season for Carlo Ancelotti’s side and looks a very exciting prospect for the future.

James Justin (LB) – Signed by Leicester City from Luton back in the summer of 2019, Justin is capable of playing as both a left and right back. The Foxes are flying high in the third position and is unfortunate, similarly to Wan-Bissaka with regards to the fact England are well-stocked at full-back.

Tom Davies (CM) – A very important squad player for an Everton side whom under Carlo Ancelotti are hoping to finish in the top six this season. His tenacity and work-ethic is key in allowing the more technically gifted players to get forward and make the difference in the final third.

Curtis Jones (CM) – At just 20 years old, Jones has played more first-team football for Liverpool than he might have expected at the start of the campaign. For the most part, he’s done well and that experience at the highest level will prove invaluable as he continues to develop as one of the country’s best young attacking midfielders.

Eberechi Eze (AM) – The former QPR man is enjoying his first season in the Premier League and his technical brilliance is clear for all to see. He’s made six direct goal contributions in the top flight so far this season and has all the makings of a future senior England international.

Jarrod Bowen (RW) – The 24-year-old has played a major part in what’s been a very successful season for West Ham United so far. He has appeared 28 times in the Premier League this season, scoring on five occasions and contributing three assists.

Emile Smith Rowe (LW) – Since the arrival of Martin Odegaard at Arsenal, Smith Rowe has proven himself to be very competent when operating from a wide position. Technically, he is a manager’s dream and his eye for a defence-splitting pass is his standout attribute.

Patrick Bamford (ST) – The Leeds man has had spells in the Premier League previously that were certainly not as successful. However, under Marcelo Bielsa, he is a completely different animal. Bamford has scored 13 goals and provided six assists so far this season – an impressive return by anyone’s standards.