Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris has asked for his players to have their minutes managed while on international duty - but could time with England's Under-19's be just as valuable to midfielder Chris Rigg as time with his club?
The teenager played 22 minutes in Wednesday's 2-0 win over Wales and may feature again for Friday's home game against Turkey.
"It's good that he's involved," former Sunderland striker Marco Gabbiadini told BBC Radio Newcastle.
"His involvement with the coaching set-up and what's going on at England at the moment will be important for him in the future.