Dropped England stars to be given one final World Cup chance

Gareth Southgate is set to hand two players a recall to his next squad, as one final chance to make the plane to Qatar for the World Cup.

England's attempts to win the World Cup for the first time since 1966 take their latest steps when they meet up for the final time before the tournament in just over a week's time.

The manager needs to reinvigorate his side in the final two games before they head to Qatar in November and that could be good news for two forwards.

Rashford hasn't made an appearance for the national team since missing a penalty in the shootout at the Euro 2020 final against Italy.

He was last called up in November last year but his form for United saw Southgate drop him for the squads at the end of last season.

Jarrod Bowen was subsequently added to those options, getting his first call up to the squad last summer, but failed to make too much of an impression.

There isn't too long left until the World Cup, and no other squads until Southgate must pick his 23, so it's the last chance for everyone in the squad.

The 28-year-old has played 45 times for the national team but hasn't played since a game against Iceland in 2020 but his form for Tottenham Hotspur has been excellent.

He is most valuable in a back three, and Southgate has used that formation regularly, although he is often criticised for being too negative when using it.