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Ashley Cole hails 'immense quality' of James Ward-Prowse in England's game against Romania as the Southampton midfielder makes his case to replace Trent Alexander-Arnold at Euro 2020

Ashley Cole has lauded James Ward-Prowse as the Southampton man looked to stake his claim for England's Euro 2020 squad in his first-half showing against Romania.

Gareth Southgate still needs to decide who will replace Trent Alexander-Arnold in the 26-man squad after the Liverpool full-back withdrew from the squad due to injury.

Ward-Prowse started the game and impressed the ITV pundits for his set-piece delivery and ability to win the ball.

James Ward-Prowse is hoping to replace Trent Alexander-Arnold in the England squad
The Southampton star impressed during England's last warm-up game ahead of the Euros

Cole said that a couple of performances 'struck' his eye including that of the Southampton midfielder.