Southampton: 5 reasons why Ward-Prowse should be in England squad

By Marc Walker | Mar 14, 2019

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - MARCH 09: James Ward-Prowse of Southampton celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Tottenham Hotspur at St Mary's Stadium on March 09, 2019 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images) /

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SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – MARCH 09: Ralph Hasenhuettl, Manager of Southampton celebrates victory with James Ward-Prowse of Southampton after the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Tottenham Hotspur at St Mary’s Stadium on March 09, 2019 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Christopher Lee/Getty Images) /

Southampton midfielder James Ward-Prowse was left out of Gareth Southgate’s England squad yesterday despite a strong case for a recall.

The 24-year-old has one senior cap to his name but hasn’t received a call-up since 2017, and he will now miss out on upcoming internationals against Czech Republic and Montenegro.

His recent form in the Premier League has seen him net six goals in his last nine games and become a real attacking threat for Ralph Hasenhuttl’s Saints side.

His stats compare favourably to those of the midfielders that did make it but he may have to wait until June for the next opportunity to rejoin the international set-up.

Here are five reasons why Ward-Prowse should have been included by Southgate: