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James-Ward Prowse and Kalvin Phillips went head-to-head in an audition for Gareth Southgate's England World Cup squad - with Southampton midfielder's superb free-kick pressing his claim after Euro 2020 chop

Daily Mail | April 3, 2022

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So now we know the path that England must tread in Qatar. All that needs clarifying? Who will be on that journey.

Over to you, Gareth. Not an enviable task, is it? Not when plenty of awkward phone calls await.

James Ward-Prowse knows how those conversations can go. He was among those chopped from Southgate's squad ahead of Euro 2020.

James Ward-Prowse celebrates his free-kick against Leeds
Kalvin Phillips in action for Leeds against Southampton on Saturday

Southampton's James Ward-Prowse and Leeds' Kalvin Phillips faced each other on Saturday

The two midfielders could face a battle for a place in Gareth Southgate's Qatar 2022 squad

LEEDS VS SOUTHAMPTON RATINGS

Leeds united (4-2-3-1): Meslier 7.

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