England has got exciting talents coming up the ranks and Rio Ferdinand is a huge fan of this young and talented squad as he is hopeful that Arsenal and Manchester City starlets Reiss Nelson and Phil Foden are next to be involved with the Three Lions.
Gareth Southgate has not been afraid to slot in youngsters since taking over helm, with Jadon Sancho starting and assisting in England’s opening Euro 2020 qualifying campaign win over Czech Republic last week.
Chelsea’s prospect Callum Hudson-Odoi was also handed his first England cap from the bench.
Asked why he feels this side is so promising, Ferdinand told The Sun: ‘Because of the youngsters.
‘Southgate gets it, the excitement and pride it gives to fans to see young players in their team. There’s huge potential there. ‘As well as Hudson-Odoi and Sancho, I want to see Phil Foden play. Everyone’s talking about him. Same with Reiss Nelson.’
Jadon Sancho and Phil Foden were part of Manchester City’s academy with former opting a move to Bundesliga for game time meanwhile the later is still playing bit-part role at Etihad.
Reiss Nelson, like Sancho opted for Bundesliga, on loan at Hoffenhiem, and has also not failed to impress in Germany with six goals in eighteen appearances although his form has dropped in the second half of the season.
