At the start of November, James Maddison appeared a shoo-in to make England’s squad for the European Championship — and there was even a question over whether Gareth Southgate may have to find room for the Tottenham playmaker in his best XI.
Maddison was the heartbeat of Ange Postecoglou’s new-look side, playing with verve and confidence as Spurs flew to the top of the table in an unbeaten, record-breaking start to the season.
