After a few seasons starring in the Championship and being part of the impressive back four that helped propel Middlesbrough back to the Premier League in 2016, Ben Gibson has won his first call-up to the England squad.
The battling centre-back is one of Boro's greatest assets and attracted the attention of Chelsea back in the January transfer window, but what else should you know about the man?
1. He's the nephew of the Boro chairman
One of the most notable things about Gibson is that his uncle, Steve Gibson, is Middlesbrough's esteemed chairman, lauded by some as one of the best chairmen in football.