England stars look unrecognisable from cute childhood photos going into Qatar World Cup – but can you tell who is who? - sportlife.news

ENGLAND will travel to Qatar in the winter looking to put 56 years of hurt to an end.

Gareth Southgate’s men will head to the Middle East believing that this can be their time.

England will hope to go one better than their Euro 2020 showing this winterCredit: PA

Each and every one of them will have dreamt of earning glory for England as wide-eyed kids.

And now they will have the opportunity to make those ambitions a reality.

The Three Lions have been getting closer and closer since Southgate replaced former boss Roy Hodgson.

Under the Watford-bound gaffer England were humiliated by Iceland at Euro 2016.

But things have been a lot better since.

Southgate and Co reached the semi-finals at the 2018 World Cup, having their hearts broken in extra time by Croatia.

They then went one better last year, reaching the Euro 2020 final.

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England were beaten on penalties by the Azzurri at Wembley.

But that won’t dent the belief of this talented squad.

As they get ready to try to achieve their wildest dreams, see if you can recognise each wide-eyed youngster that will star for England in the winter.

AARON RAMSDALE

The Arsenal stopper is fourth from the left on the top row, and looks like he needed to do some growingCredit: Instagram

Aaron Ramsdale made his England debut against San MarinoCredit: EPA

TRENT ALEXANDER-ARNOLD

Trent Alexander-Arnold was always going to be a star at LiverpoolCredit: Instagram

The Reds ace is one of a number of top quality right-backs at England’s disposalCredit: Getty

JOHN STONES

John Stones in action for Barnsley’s Under-9sCredit: Ben Lack

The Yorkshireman is now a key figure for the Three Lions and shone at the EurosCredit: Getty

HARRY MAGUIRE

Harry Maguire, left, shows his cheeky side as a kidCredit: Instagram

And the Man United star served up this cheeky celebration last year as he hit back at his criticsCredit: Reuters

LUKE SHAW

Luke Shaw smiles for the camera as a youngsterCredit: Instagram

And the left-back had the whole country smiling after scoring a dream goal in the Euro 2020 finalCredit: Getty

MASON MOUNT

A young Mason Mount grins as he watches the tellyCredit: Instagram

The Chelsea star serves up the same smile as he plays for EnglandCredit: AFP

JACK GREALISH

England favourite Jack Grealish poses with his dad ahead of a Villa youth gameCredit: Instagram

The barnet might be different, but Grealish’s boyish enthusiasm for the game remains and has made him a hit with fansCredit: Reuters

RAHEEM STERLING

The Manchester City ace has always been a winnerCredit: Instagram

He is now a key man for England and will be hoping to pick up a trophy with them in DecemberCredit: Rex

PHIL FODEN

Phil Foden had a similar hairdo as a kid while he was surging through the Man City ranksCredit: Instagram

The England starlet is becoming undroppable for club and countryCredit: PA

HARRY KANE

Harry Kane, left, is pictured as a youngster alongside his parents and brother CharlieCredit: Instagram

The Tottenham star is now England captain and idolised by children – and parents – throughout the countryCredit: Marc Aspland – The Times

MARCUS RASHFORD

Marcus Rashford smiles for the camera as a youngsterCredit: Instagram

Rashford will hopefully be smiling come December 18 after England have won the World CupCredit: AFP

Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk

England stars look unrecognisable from cute childhood photos going into Qatar World Cup – but can you tell who is who?