5 things England must learn from March international fixtures

England's final chance to prove their mettle before Euro 2024 has now come to an end as the Three Lions return to their clubs without a win under their belt.

The international break started on a poor note for England, with Gareth Southgate's side losing several key players due to injury. Their first game of the break ended in a disappointing 1-0 loss at the hands of Brazil.

Then, following a shuffle of the squad, Gareth Southgate's side scraped a last minute draw against Belgium on Tuesday. It seems team selection may be an issue for Southgate, who will soon be forced to submit the passport numbers of those he wants to join him in Germany.

Here are five things England must learn from the March international break ahead of Euro 2024.

18-year-old Kobbie Mainoo has made only 23 appearances in his first full season at Manchester United, and now he has two senior England caps.

The teenager was a late addition to Southgate's squad, but quickly earned his place in the team after offering the answer to their midfield woes.

A composed performance, Mainoo looked slick and natural against Belgium, working well with both Declan Rice and Jude Bellingham.

There is a serious case for him to be on the plane for Euro 2024 now.

It seems no one knows where to play Phil Foden, and Southgate definitely doesn't have the answer to the question right now either.

The England boss seems adamant on using him in a wide role, despite his continuous struggles and lack of experience playing there. The 23-year-old has said himself he prefers to play centrally, as per his role at Manchester City.

Foden was ineffective against Belgium, until he began to drift inside. Naturally, Jude Bellingham is England's number ten, but a link-up for this pair