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

By Marc Walker

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)
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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HUDDERSFIELD, ENGLAND – MARCH 09: Gareth Southgate, England manager is seen in the stands prior to the Premier League match between Huddersfield Town and AFC Bournemouth at John Smith’s Stadium on March 09, 2019 in Huddersfield, United Kingdom. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)
HUDDERSFIELD, ENGLAND – MARCH 09: Gareth Southgate, England manager is seen in the stands prior to the Premier League match between Huddersfield Town and AFC Bournemouth at John Smith’s Stadium on March 09, 2019 in Huddersfield, United Kingdom. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images) /

England don’t have anyone like the current JWP

England have good options to choose from in midfield but Ward-Prowse’s current performances have seen a player emerge that England don’t currently possess.

Operating from an advanced midfield role, he has displayed great traits in attack and good defensive capabilities too.

Players such as Declan Rice, Fabian Delph, Eric Dier and Jordan Henderson may be good in possession and disciplined defensively but they don’t offer much going forward.

Ward-Prowse could provide a forward thrust when attacking, whilst also giving more defensively than Dele Alli, Ruben Loftus-Cheek or Ross Barkley.