Harry Kane

ENGLAND had a summer which could have seen them take a giant step towards an era they hope will see them compete at the pinnacle of world football. Despite finishing third in the UEFA

Nations League, England’s national side have been able to continue their learning curve – albeit the hard way towards international success.

Just 12 months ago, Gareth Southgate and his players were preparing for a World Cup more in hope than expectation – a youthful squad packed full of potential but also fighting to burst out of the malaise that had gripped the national side for a decade.

But a run to the World Cup semifinals in Russia, which was built on by victories over Spain and Croatia to seal a place in the UEFA Nations League finals, had suddenly brought the Three Lions to the edge of glory.

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