Right Back: Kyle Walker (22) - His blistering pace and determined to succeed attitude has helped Walker stamp his authority on the right back position as Tottenham, which is a credit to him at such a young age. When given the opportunity, he will get forward to help with attacks, but he also has the fitness levels to get back and defend.
Centre Back: Steven Caulker (20) - He was impressive during his loan spell at Swansea City, striking a formidible partnership with Wales Captain Ashley Williams, and he now has his chance to prove himself at a higher level. He won't get many chances in the coming year. But after the next world cup, keep an eye out for Caulker making crunching tackles in an England shirt.
Centre Back: Phil Jones (20) - Despite injury ruling him out of the start of this season, Jones will have to prove himself again, firstly at United and then at England level. A few blunders cost his team vital points last season, but at the age of 20 years old he has a long time to mature and learn some 'tricks of the traid' from Ferdinand and Vidic.
Left Back: Kieran Gibbs (23) - Having to push Ashley Cole out of the left back role would have been near impossible a few years ago. But after his latest Twitter scandal, it seems there is a limited future for Cole. Gibbs is a young and enthusiatic player, who has been in the Arsenal first team for many seasons now. Watch out for forward runs and deadly crosses. Right Midfield: Theo Walcott (23) - This boy has been around for ages since his move from Southampton to Arsenal. Despite playing a bit part for his club and country, mainly making his appearances from the bench, its time for him to step up. He needs to work on his control and his final delivery. But I feel if he was to be in the starting 11, it would be on the wing instead of his prefered position, up front.
Centre Midfield: Jack Wilshere (20) - If he can stay fit, then Wilshere can be the missing piece in England's puzzle. Injuries have tarnished his early career, missing the whole of last season through ankle, foot and heel problems. But his creativity shown in the games he has played has excited many fans across the country. This boy is a fantastic talent.
Centre Midfield: Tom Cleverly (23) - He has broken into the Manchester United first team, scoring his first goal against Newcastle last season, and he has no intention of looking back. The only concern with playing these two in midfield is that there is a lack of 'steel' to it. But if they click together, England fans can expect a lot of goals.
Left Midfield: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (19) - Not many would believe that this boy was only 19 years old. His level of maturity is second to non for both club and country, as he has made many appearances so far. He has a very bright future ahead of him, and after scoring his first senior England goal against San Marino, fans can expect many more from the left wing.
Centre Forward: Danny Welbeck (21) - His partnership with Wayne Rooney at United has been replicated for the national team, and that has given Welbeck a fantastic foundation to build upon. He hasn't necessarily been amongst the goals for England, scoring only 2 goals in 11 appearances, but he shows much a great deal of promise for the future.
Striker: Andy Carroll (23) - The past few years for Carroll have't been the best, after being considered a 'flop' at Anfield. But securing a loan deal to West Ham could reignite his career, both for club and country. He has all the attributes to be the ideal number 9 for England, its whether he can gel with the rest of the team and convert the chances created.
Bench:
- Jack Butland (19)
- Chris Smalling (22)
- Leighton Baines (27)
- Jack Rodwell (21)
- Jordan Henderson (22)
- Daniel Sturridge (23)
- Wilfred Zaha (19)
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