England Euro 2020 qualifiers squad: Gareth Southgate expected to name Mason Mount and James Maddison in Three Lions squad for Bulgaria and Kosovo games

England play Bulgaria and Kosovo next month and 20-year-old Mount is looking to make his senior debut after impressing for Frank Lampard's Chelsea this season.

Team-mate Tammy Abraham has a chance but Leicester's James Maddison seems certain to get a first senior start after starting the season in great form for unbeaten Leicester City.

Southgate and assistant Steve Holland watched Aston Villa play Everton last Friday night to see if Jack Grealish warranted a call-up, and with him and host of other names in the frame, we take a look at the England manager's options for adding new blood to his squad..

James Maddison

The 22-year-old has looked at home in the Premier League ever since making a silky smooth debut at Old Trafford, and new Foxes boss Brendan Rodgers is a huge fan after watching him close-up during their unbeaten start to the season.

Maddison looks comfortable with both feet, both dribbling and passing, and can pick out a final through ball from his preferred number ten role - and his club boss cannot praise him highly enough.

"I haven't spoken to Gareth. Since I've come in, I've been so impressed by James," said Rodgers.

"He's got a great football brain, technically he's a high level, everyone sees chances he creates, how he finds space and creates opportunities for others, and he's tactically improving all the time."

Mason Mount

The 20-year-old has scored twice in three Premier League games and has arguably been Chelsea's best player, having also shown some versatility for playing anywhere along the forward line or just in behind.

Mount trained with the seniors before last year's World Cup and was called up for the Nations League matches against Croatia and Spain last year but hasn't yet featured. That looks like changing, according to club boss Frank Lampard.

“He’s impressed me. I’ve said it a lot last year. Being called up for his country, that’s hopefully going to come pretty soon again," said Lampard. "He can go absolutely to the top.

“I don’t want to heap expectation on him. But I will tell him that every day because I feel it, and when someone’s humble and hard-working like him, it doesn’t matter.

“He just wants to be a top player for Chelsea and then England – and I believe he can be.”

Jack Grealish

The belief is that Southgate may just need to see a bit more from Grealish back in the Premier League before he gets his chance, but he may have already done enough to at least be in the squad.

The 23-year-old has obvious play-making abilities that, in games against lesser nations in qualifiers, could flourish against packed defences that need unlocking.

"He's getting better and better and once he hits top form sooner or later he'll be in that squad," said Villa boss Dean Smith.

"It's down to Gareth if he deserves one or not, he's not in control if he gets chosen for the squad. All he can control are his performances. He thrives whenever the pressure is better or greater for him. He is a top player, we see it day in, day out. Others only see it once a week."

Tammy Abraham

Tammy Abraham made his senior debut against Germany in 2017, and after a difficult start to the season netted his first Chelsea goals in a 3-2 win at Norwich.

That may give the talented striker just the lift he needs and that confidence will be further enhanced if he is included in the England squad. Southgate has Kane and Rashford as automatic selections but Abraham offers something a bit different.

Burnley pair long shots for selection

Only two players have scored more goals in the Premier League in 2019 than Burnley's uncapped striker Ashley Barnes, but he seems a long shot to make a surprise appearance in Southgate's squad list.

Barnes has bagged four goals in his first three games for the Clarets and has been attracting plenty of praise from both managers and media. He applied for Austrian citizenship to try and become available for them but once that was denied, he can now only play for England.

Team-mate Dwight McNeil is an exciting winger and at just 19 has plenty of time to force his way into Southgate's thinking. He's made a fine start to the season like Barnes and may be on the manager's watch list.

Southgate's England selection issues

Southgate looks like having a straight choice between Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Kieran Trippier at right back - but with Trent Alexander-Arnold and Kyle Walker set to be included he may give the new and younger Manchester United man the chance to sample life in the senior squad.

Leicester left-back Ben Chilwell missed their win at Sheffield United with a hip problem but is expected to be available for selection for the two qualifers.

Southgate has no shortage of goalkeepers to call upon, but Jack Butland may be the one to miss out after his difficult start to the season at Stoke. The England boss has previously said that only players at the top level would be considered so he's likely to look at Sheffield United's Dean Henderson, Southampton's Angus Gunn or Burnley's Nick Pope.

Dele Alli has had a hamstring injury but is expected to make his return for Tottenham at Arsenal on Sunday, leaving Southgate with a decision to make on him but with so many options don't be surprised if he's left out.

Fabian Delph will get much more playing time this season now he's at Everton instead of Man City, but after struggling with a groin injury he'll also probably miss out.

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