Henderson yet to win at Ajax & Phillips' loan spell at West Ham is a DISASTER
This summer's European Championship is now less than four months away, and fans are already debating who should make England's final squad as they aim to go one better than three years ago.
Some players can already pack their bags for Germany, with Harry Kane set to lead the team, while Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice will be expected to play starring roles if Gareth Southgate's men are going to end their 58-year wait for silverware.
Bellingham and Rice are set to take two of the three midfield spots in England's starting XI, but the other place remains up for grabs. Chelsea's Conor Gallagher and Tottenham's James Maddison are likely to be included in Southgate's squad, but they are both attacking midfielders that will probably have to play second fiddle to Bellingham.
Looking a little deeper on the pitch, Southgate has trusted Jordan Henderson and Kalvin Phillips in recent years, but there are a crop of exciting central midfielders coming through, while some more experienced players have enjoyed a resurgence this season.
Mail Sport has taken a look at the potential midfield options at Southgate's disposal, with the England boss set to face a tough decision over whether to trust the old guard or move on to the next generation.
Henderson has collected 81 international caps and been an ever-present in England's squad throughout Southgate's tenure.
But his decision to move to Saudi Arabia last summer sparked controversy, as he was criticised for moving to a country where homosexuality is illegal after previously showing support for the LGBTQ+ community.
There were also concerns raised about the lack of quality in the Saudi Pro League and whether this could truly prepare him to be ready to play for England when called upon.
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