England squad announced for Holland and Italy friendlies
You don't have to look much further than our opponents for these two matches to appreciate that things could be a hell of a lot worse, though at the same time, what you're about to see is unlikely to leave you feeling confident for this summer's World Cup...
Obviously Harry Kane's out injured (and let's all pray he recovers in time for Russia) but otherwise those 27 players are about as good as it gets.
Burnley duo Nick Pope and James Tarkowski earn their first call-ups, as does Lewis Cook of Bournemouth and Swansea defender Alfie Mawson. Jake Livermore, meanwhile, appears to still be a thing despite the fact he plays for West Brom and isn't very good. And if the paucity of options in central midfield isn't enough to bring you out in a sweat then cast your eye over the goalkeeping options. Frightening.
The squad travel to Holland for the first match on March 23rd, before facing Italy at Wembley on the 27th. Confident?
