Ex-England captain Rio Ferdinand got people talking on Sunday when he picked out his best three young centre-backs in the country – John Stones, Eric Dier and Michael Keane.
With the debate having been opened by the former Manchester United defender, fanatix has been thinking about which other prospects are destined for senior recognition with the Three Lions.
Here is our XI of future England internationals…
GK: Marcus Bettinelli (Fulham)
The 23-year-old was number two to England Under-21s captain Jack Butland at Euro 2015, and on the radar of Chelsea after they sold Petr Cech in June. One of the best stoppers in the Championship.
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