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'Late developer' Che Adams could come back to haunt England...the red hot Southampton striker defected to Scotland and is set clash with the English at the Euros

By this time last year, the blip of Che Adams had long since dropped off Gareth Southgate’s radar.

Had Euro 2020 kicked off as planned, the striker’s hopes of graduating from England’s Under 20 side to the final 23 sat between zero and nil.

After all, 12 months ago, Adams’ top-flight record at Southampton read: 22 appearances, no goals.

Southampton striker Che Adams scored during his side's 3-1 win over Fulham on Saturday

Now, as the tournament looms, Adams’ allegiance has switched north of the border. His fortunes have flipped, too. Against Fulham, his instinctive finish put Southampton on course for victory.