Harvey Elliott, Archie Gray and 10 uncapped players England must give debuts to before hosting Euro 2028

Liverpool have been forced to throw young centre-backs in at the deep end numerous times over the past years, with Quansah being the latest defender subjected to this baptism of fire. The 21-year-old fared well under the spotlight last season, forming a strong understanding with his various partners and even finishing the campaign with goals in each of the Reds' final two Premier League games.

Gareth Southgate has been impressed by Quansah, too. He was even selected in his preliminary squad for Euro 2024, so he could get a taste of life in the England camp. It's only a matter of time until Quansah does receive that maiden, senior cap, especially if he can establish himself as an important player under incoming Reds boss Arne Slot.

If not for the timing of his injury problems, there's a high chance that Jones would have played his way into the England squad for Euro 2024. However, after being unavailable for a couple of international windows in the lead up to the tournament, he was not able to stake his claim.

Jones played the best football of his career last season and with England looking light in midfield, he's unlikely to remain uncapped for too much longer. Now 23, it feels like he's at a tipping point. If he can start the 2024-25 campaign brightly and remain fit, it's not inconceivable that he becomes a properly important player at Euro 2028.

Elliott has been around for so long, it's easy to forget that he is still just 21 years old. Much like his aforementioned Liverpool colleagues, last season was a significant step forward for the former Fulham man, as he produced several match-winning displays across a range of different positions.

He has already appeared 20 times for the Under-21s, starring at the European Championship last summer, and feels well placed to make the step to the seniors soon. He'd be a particularly alluring pick for a tournament too, due to his versatility.

The pressure that comes when playing for Leeds can prove too much for some grown men, let alone a teenager. However, Gray had no issues thriving in this unforgiving environment last season, even with the extra scrutiny that comes with his family name; he is the great nephew of club legend Eddie Gray, while his father and grandfather also turned out at Elland Road.

After barely missing a minute for the Whites in 2023-24, he earned a big-money move to Tottenham this summer, joining Ange Postecoglou's youth revolution. The Australian loves to trust in young players and there's no better place for Gray to build towards a spot in the England squad.

Gray is not the only Spurs starlet who will have an eye on the 2028 Euros either. Sixteen-year-old Moore is threatening to be Tottenham's most exciting academy prospect since Harry Kane, with the teenager netting four group-stage goals for the Young Lions at this summer's Under-17 European Championship.

Those scoring feats came after Postecoglou invited Moore to train with the Tottenham first team last season. He even got a few minutes towards the end of the Premier League campaign, and though Spurs are pleading fans to be patient, it's difficult not to get excited about a player of his clear potential. Might he even be ready to contribute for England in four years' time?

With the club continually hamstrung in the transfer market by Profit and Sustainability Rules, it's hard to overemphasise how important Miley's emergence has been to Newcastle. A lifelong Magpies fan, the youngster was thrusted into the limelight last season and immediately looked at home.

A quintessential box-to-box midfielder, Miley is comfortable receiving the ball in congested areas, is highly tactically intelligent and even brings a goal threat. Displacing Jude Bellingham will be a tough task, but if the Real Madrid superstar is ever unavailable, Miley seems like an appropriate alternative.

This is a big summer for Ramsey. After a series of niggling injuries restricted his playing time last season, he'll be chomping at the bit to prove himself as Aston Villa make their long-awaited return to the top table of European football.

He was one of the key reasons that Unai Emery was able to turn the Villans' fortunes around so rapidly following his arrival in October 2022. If he can rediscover his best form, he'll be hard for the England manager to ignore, even while the Three Lions look set to remain well stocked in attacking midfield.

Clark was another one of Jurgen Klopp's kids who got the better of Chelsea in the Carabao Cup final. Son of ex-Newcastle man Lee, who admitted to crying when his pride and joy lifted that trophy, the 19-year-old racked up a few starts across the Premier League and Europa League last season.

A classy operator who can run for days, he might become a part of England's midfield pool if his development is managed correctly over the coming years. A loan to an aspirational Championship side would be a good move for club, country and player this summer.

Playing away from the Premier League means Bynoe-Gittens does not get quite as much attention as some of England's other wide prospects, but he's quietly been building a lofty reputation at Borussia Dortmund over the past 12 months or so.

Following Jadon Sancho's path from Manchester City to Signal Iduna Park, his playing time was ironically affected by Sancho's arrival last January. But with a permanent Dortmund return looking unlikely for the Manchester United outcast, Bynoe-Gittens has a real chance to stake a claim for the starting berth this pre-season. Do that, and he might just grab England's attention, having previously impressed for the Under-21s.

Trafford did not have the best 2023-24 season following his move to Burnley, finishing the campaign on the bench. But even though his first big Premier League test was far from a roaring success, the former Manchester City man is still a baby in goalkeeping terms.

A season away from the scrutiny of the top flight is likely what he needs to rediscover his confidence - and he's still the best prospect between the sticks as England begin thinking about life after Jordan Pickford. The Everton shot-stopper will probably still be first choice in 2028, but it would be no surprise if Trafford is given a few appearances over the next few years.