Gareth Southgate has been praised for giving young players the belief they can make a difference for England and has been urged to find room for Jack Grealish and James Maddison to add even greater creativity.
Former England striker Dean Ashton says emerging Three Lions talent now know they will be given the chance with the senior team if they show their quality for the under-21 side and their clubs.
He says that hasn’t always been the case with previous managers and that Southgate deserves the credit for transforming the national team into potential tournament winners by believing in his players.