article_snippet.sent: In a week where people have been highlighting the lack of young English talent in the Premier League, it’s good to see three youngsters playing in my old position have really caught the eye this season.
article_snippet.sent: Defence is not the easiest area for a young player to make an impression — managers can be reluctant to trust youth in a position of responsibility — but these three have done just that.
article_snippet.sent: It helps that all three have had a taste of playing at full back.
article_snippet.sent: I think the season has progressed at White Hart Lane are all destined to become top central defenders, but if you are mobile enough, you are often asked to do a job at full back.
article_snippet.sent: England manager Roy Hodgson could be tempted to field the trio in a back three for the Three Lions .
article_snippet.sent: All three have taken huge steps forward this season, and with England using two centre-back partnerships in the last two games, those positions could be up for grabs.
article_snippet.sent: And if England manager Roy Hodgson wants to fit more attacking players into England manager Roy Hodgson England side in the future, there’s no reason why the trio, with the trio experiences at full back, couldn’t play together in a back three.