James Maddison admits "he'd be lying" if he said he wasn't eyeing a spot in England's World Cup spot after his latest Leicester City display.
The playmaker has been among the most impressive performers in the Premier League this term, even though the Foxes have struggled for long periods. Maddison has only picked up just one cap for the Three Lions - that coming back in 2019 - but there is a growing clamour to see him selected for the tournament in Qatar.
Southgate has often remained loyal to the majority of his players and is blessed with a host of impressive attacking options, many of whom were integral to England's efforts at Euro 2020 last summer. Maddison has been on a par with many of them this season, however, and hopes his performances will make him too hard to ignore.
