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LEVI COLWILL IS NOW A SERIOUS CONTENDER FOR HARRY MAGUIRE'S ENGLAND STARTING BERTH ALONGSIDE JOHN ST

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Prior to joining the Under-21s for the Euros campaign in Romania and Georgia, the Chelsea defender trained with Gareth Southgate's senior team this week at St. George's Park.


Colwill spent the previous season on loan at Brighton, where he made an impression as manager Roberto De Zerbi built one of the Premier League's most entertaining teams to watch.


And Colwill has been singled out by Southgate and his coaching staff as a player who they think can make England's starting XI by the time Euro 2024 kicks off in Germany.


Given their concept of playing possession-based football, coaches consider his domination and ease in possession as a big advantage. His left-footedness is seen as a powerful weapon in


Barring injury or a sharp decline in performance, John Stones is nearly guaranteed to start at center back for England next year.


Under Southgate, England has made significant defensive strides thanks to Maguire and Stones. However, considering his lack of playing time under Erik ten Hag, Manchester United captain Maguire's place in England's team has been under scrutiny lately.


In fact, Southgate acknowledged that if Maguire's position in club football is prolonged, his commitment to choosing him "cannot continue forever."



The United defender is open to the possibility of going to another team that can provide him with regular top-level games but is not seeking to leave this summer.

West Ham and Tottenham are two organizations considering approaches for Maguire. Likewise, it is acknowledged that Colwill, 20, must play consistently in the Premier League in order to have a chance to join the England starting XI for the Euros.

Colwill will definitely remain with Chelsea for the upcoming campaign. However, there is no assurance that Mauricio Pochettino will use him frequently.

Brighton has already had a £30 million deal for Colwill rejected and wants to sign him permanently. Colwill is viewed by De Zerbi as a player who will start for his side on a regular basis. Colwill

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