England Football World Cup: James Maddison among those trying to excite Gareth Southgate

James Maddison placed in a performance in Leicester’s 4-0 win at Wolves that will, according to Gary Lineker, have him “banging very loudly” on England Football World Cup boss Gareth Southgate’s door. But Maddison is not alone in being approximate a World Cup squad outsider putting in some strong current performances. The final 26-man squads for Qatar have to be given to Fifa by 14 November and BBC Sport takes a look at some of those who have better their chances with eye-catching displays over the weekend.

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James Maddison (Leicester)

Maddison has been an important bright spot in what has been largely a season of struggle so far for the Foxes. The attacking midfielder has scored six goals in 10 Premier League appearances as well as providing two assists, and he put in another imposing display at Wolves on Sunday as the Foxes moved off the bottom of the table and out of the demotion zone with a 4-0 victory.

“He scores goals and makes goals,” Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers told BBC Sport. “He is one of the leading talents in the country, not only the exertion he puts in but everything he does. “I’m pretty sure he is in going to be in Gareth’s [Southgate’s] thinking, he just needs to keep application well for Leicester.”

Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Everton)

Dominic Calvert-Lewin will have back into the England fold after scoring for Everton in their 3-0 win against Crystal Palace on Saturday, a game Southgate watched. The striker has writhed with a knee injury this season but appears to have returned to suitability at just the right time.

Calvert-Lewin was part of the England Football World Cup squad that touched the Euro 2020 final, although he only played 18 minutes during the rivalry. He has scored four goals in 11 arrivals under Southgate, who handed him his England debut against Wales in October 2020.

“It’s each boy’s dream to go to the World Cup,” Calvert-Lewin said. “I’ve been counting down the days to get back on the pitch and all I can do is play the best I can for Everton, score goals, and see where that takes me.”

James Tarkowski (Everton)

Another Everton player owns the international mix. James Tarkowski has barely put a foot wrong since joining the Toffees in the summer, and his figures speak for themselves. The center-back, who has been enclosed twice by England, ranks first for most blocks this season (25) and second for most clearances (69) and aerial duals won (37), and he was outstanding against Crystal Palace. “He is the best English center-half we have who is playing often,” said former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy.

“He is that good.”

Dean Henderson (Nottingham Forest)

Nottingham Forest tenable only their second win of the season in some style on Saturday as they shocked Liverpool 1-0 at the City Ground. Taiwo Awoniyi scored the winning goal but Forest also had goalkeeper Dean Henderson to thank for the win after he made several unresolved saves. He faced 15 shots in total and debatably his best save came in the 92nd minute when he clawed away Virgil van Dijk’s descendant header. Henderson has tough rivalry in the goalkeeping stakes with Jordan Pickford, Aaron Ramsdale, and Nick Pope all likely ahead of him, but his performances so far this season will do his chances no harm.

Callum Wilson (Newcastle)

Callum Wilson has had an injury-hit start to this season but despite that, he is still coming up with goals. The striker unlocked the scoring against Tottenham on Sunday with a superb lob after hitting keeper Hugo Lloris. That goal was his fourth in eight Premier League arrivals this season, and he also has an assist to his name.

“I’m just focused on my presentations, addition goals, and, all-round performances,” Wilson said after the win against Spurs. “Hopefully that will catch the eye of the England manager.

“It’s my dream to play at the Football World Cup.”

Who else should be in?

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Countdown to 2022 Football World Cup: Team Profile – England

Having won the trophy in 1966, the Three Lions of England will attempt in Qatar to repeat the same feat 56 years after with the present crop of English players. The squad head to Qatar with high expectations after an imposing showing at the Euro 2020 where it lost narrowly to European Champions, Italy in the final. With a fairly decent outing at the Russia 2018 Football World Cup where they finished fourth after losing the third-placed match to Colombia, many have tilted them to go all the way even with a crop of young players.

Drawn in Group B with Wales, USA, and Iran, on quality and experience, they should easily top the group. When it comes to the hazard in the England squad, the first name that pops up is Harry Kane. The England captain is careful one of the world’s leading strikers, and a likely applicant for the Golden Boot award in Qatar after clinching the same gong in Russia

The Tottenham goal machine has scored more goals in competitive matches and major tournaments than any player in England’s antiquity and is closing in fast on Wayne Rooney’s overall record of 53. His experience and goal-scoring knack are one of the biggest strengths the Three Lions have going into the World Cup

Bukayo Saka

Forward

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The 20-year-old has proven for both club and country what a thrilling talent he is. His skill, speed, and intelligence on the flanks make him one of the best youngsters in world football and likely to take the FIFA World Cup in Qatar by storm.

Phil Foden

Midfielder

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Another deadly forward in the England team parade, Pep Guardiola described him as “the most talented player I’ve always seen”. The Manchester City forward won the Player of the tournament when England won the FIFA U-17 World Cup in India five years ago. Foden brings skill, vision, and creativity and will be crucial to the nation’s hopes of senior success in Qatar.

Coach

Gareth Southgate

Gareth Southgate is a former footballer and current manager of the England national team. He made over 500 arrivals as a player, winning two League Cup titles and playing in a UEFA Cup final. The defender also earned over 57 England caps, representing the Three Lions at three major international tournaments.

After the following caretaker period managing England’s senior team, Southgate was later given the job permanently and guided the Three Lions to the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup in Russia. He also led England to third place in the inaugural UEFA Nations League in 2019 and runners-up at Euro 2020.

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