World class of 22

Home nations’ boy wonders

THESE young cubs could have only dreamed of becoming English Lions when they posed for these photos.

But they are all off to the World Cup in Qatar, where Mason Mount and Declan Rice will team up again, having done so for Chelsea’s youth team. Kalvin Phillips is among the footballers hoping to do us proud at the event. Oh, and two Dragons will want to be on fire in Group B, too…

Star Mason Mount may have rivals in a sweat Phil Foden still plays with smile on his face Chelsea foolishly let Declan Rice go as a kid Kalvin Phillips with his proud mum Lindsay James Maddison, a chip off the old block From a young Gunner to Spurs hero for Mr Kane Marcus Rashford can net a goal or two Ethan Ampadu is Wales’ grinner – and a winner Will Jack Grealish leave his markers in the shade? Bukayo Saka has a big Arsenal of skills Raheem Sterling wants to grab yet another trophy Gareth Bale is truly a Saint in the eyes of fans

Jordan Pickford hopes England will romp to victory Imagine the odds on Trent winning a golden boot in Qatar... Eric Dier will be much less Shoot, more block Harry Maguire wants to add to his 48 caps Jude Bellingham’s in a 2nd major tourney Luke Shaw is earning his stripes as England left back Kieran Trippier will be essential to success Jordan Henderson adds spike to side