While the end of the season is looming large, with plenty of league positions and cup competitions to be decided, in the background is the international scene just on the horizon. In Europe, the qualification for the European Championships reaches the next stage, with the first round of fixtures already played.
For England, it could see them kick on from back-to-back wins over Italy and Ukraine in their opening pair of fixtures that has seen them top the group. Next up for Gareth Southgate's men are Malta and North Macedonia, where another two victories could take them a step closer to Euro 2024.
There are some notable absences from the 25-man squad though, with a mixture of form and injuries playing a large part in some of the choices made. With absences, Chelsea trio Mason Mount, Ben Chilwell and Reece James all miss out on selection and are unlikely to return in time.
