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Rooney eager to see Hudson-Odoi handed England debut

Wayne Rooney is hoping to see Chelsea starlet Callum Hudson-Odoi handed a senior England debut after being drafted into the squad for the first time.

With the likes of Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Fabian Delph dropping out of the Three Lions’ ranks through injury, the door has opened for others.

Southampton midfielder James Ward-Prowse is back in the fold and seeking a second cap after enjoying a welcome return to form in 2019.

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Hudson-Odoi has also been promoted to the first-team fold by Gareth Southgate at just 18 years of age.