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Southgate dashes England hopes of Smalling, Deeney & old guard as he looks to youth

After embarking on a "fresh cycle" on the back of a strong World Cup showing, the Three Lions will not be looking to the past when selecting squads

Gareth Southgate is aiming to resist recalling more experienced players if they do not fit in with England's style of play, as he looks to bring youngsters through to the senior side.

Despite taking one of the youngest squads, England impressed at the World Cup earlier this year and reached the semi-finals for the first time since 1990, eventually losing to Croatia and then Belgium in the third-place play-off.