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Ward-Prowse, Cash and Wan-Bissaka: The Premier League’s Unsung Gems That Could Yet Gatecrash England’s Euro 2021 Party

Ward-Prowse, Cash and Wan-Bissaka: The Premier League’s Unsung Gems That Could Yet Gatecrash England’s Euro 2021 Party

Oct 24, 2024 5:18 PM

With an incredibly exciting set of players who are in the hunt for domestic and continental glory, it’s no wonder that England supporters are dreaming of an end to 55 years of hurt without a major tournament victory.

Gareth Southgate’s side will go into Euro 2021 as one of the red-hot favourites to lift the trophy, and given the stars at his disposal that’s no great surprise.

Don’t underestimate the power of home advantage too. In two of the last four editions of the European Championship the host nation has reached the final, and you only have to look at South Korea’s run to the semi-finals of World Cup 2002 or Russia’s progress to the last eight of the same competition in 2018 to see how hosting benefitted them. Backing the host nation has been a winning strategy to bet on soccer, and that may not end with England this summer. You can wager on a nation in the outright market at international competitions like Euro 2021, and in some countries even add an ‘each way’ kicker so that you may enjoy a payout even if your team loses in the final.

75% – Of players with 5+ @premierleague goals since the start of last season, only Jorginho (90% – 9/10) has scored a higher proportion directly via penalties (3) or direct free-kicks (6) than James Ward-Prowse (75% – 9/12). Specialist. #MCISOU pic.twitter.com/CEcQg8oZah

— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) March 10, 2021

However, there are still some holes in Southgate’s likely squad, and you wonder if he will pluck some of the Premier League’s unsung gems to make up his unit for the showpiece occasion.

If he does, here are five players he may just be targeting.

James Ward-Prowse

Staying loyal to Southampton perhaps hasn’t done the career of James Ward-Prowse many favours – after all, he was once linked to a move to Liverpool prior to their Premier League and Champions League glory.

Nevertheless, the versatile midfielder remains an outstanding player, and his metronomic passing would be a huge advantage in Southgate’s possession-based system.

At the time of writing, Ward-Prowse had contributed seven goals and five assists to the Saints’ cause, and his ability to play in a number of different roles – and his impeccable set piece delivery – means that he could be an invaluable asset from the bench for the Three Lions.

Aaron Wan-Bissaka

Despite his undoubted brilliance with the ball at his feet, there are still question marks over Trent Alexander-Arnold’s defensive play when left one-on-one with an attacker.

With Kieran Trippier also shy of first-team action in recent times, there could a hole to fill at right back and Southgate could do a lot worse than call up Aaron Wan-Bissaka.

No player has made more tackles [75] than Aaron Wan Bissaka in the Premier League this season

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