Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott could be in line for a shock call-up to the England World Cup squad as the Three Lions are concerned over the fitness of James Maddison
Leicester City’s James Maddison has been struggling with a hamstring injury he has been managing. And speculations say Liverpool’s Harvey Elliott may yet realize his World Cup dream.
Maddison has missed the last two days of England’s training in Qatar and will now likely miss the Three Lions’ match against Iran on Monday.
Gareth Southgate has until Sunday to decide whether he would like to replace Maddison in the 26-man squad as England look to try and win their second World Cup.
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If Southgate was to replace the injured Maddison then Liverpool youngster Elliott could be a player on the England manager’s mind with the 19-year-old being a consistent performer for the Reds this season.
Elliott has brought energy, work rate and talent to the Liverpool midfield in what has been a difficult season for Jurgen Klopp’s side so far.
90min report that Chelsea’s Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Southampton’s James Warde-Prowse would be the names at the top of Southgate’s list, but Elliott could also be someone under consideration for the final place.
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