It is not beyond the realms of possibility that Manchester City will provide the bulk of the England team by the time the 2024 Euros come around.
And if their clutch of talented young home-grown stars can continue to develop at their current pace, they could be the focus of a realistic Three Lions assault on the 2026 World Cup.
Not bad for a club that is often portrayed as “ruining English football” by being better than everyone else.
