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There is no denying that the England men's national team appears to be in secure hands right now.
Their Euro 2020 final run was further evidence that England have once again become a team to be reckoned with. England currently have some of the best players in the game as part of their roster.
With their current crop of talent, England will be among the favourites for the FIFA World Cup next year. A team that can bench Jadon Sancho and reach the final of a major tournament without Trent Alexander-Arnold is not one to be taken lightly.
On that note, here's a look at the five best English players in the game at the moment:
#5 Mason Mount (Chelsea)
Chelsea once again came under criticism this summer for selling some of their best academy graduates. Fikayo Tomori and Tammy Abraham departed for big money.
The Blues' sale of their young talents has understandably frustrated fans. However, the club can point at Mason Mount, Reece James and Trevoh Chalobah as proof that they do give minutes to their academy graduates.
Mount, in particular, is a bonafide star. The England international is a key first-team player now for both club and country.
He is an intelligent and technically gifted player who can operate in midfield and further forward as well. The 22-year-old deservedly won the Chelsea Player of the Year for his performances during the 2020-21 season.
#4 Jack Grealish (Manchester City)
Jack Grealish dominated headlines during the initial period of the summer transfer window. That's because he moved to Manchester City from Aston Villa for a club-record fee of nearly £106 million.
Grealish was one of the best players in the Premier League last season. An excellent dribbler and creator, the England international can play on the wings or as a no.10. He is one of the most talented players in the English top flight at the moment.
The 26-year-old was clearly itching to make a step up from Aston Villa, and Manchester City came calling. Grealish has enjoyed a good start to his stint at the Etihad Stadium, but he is capable of quite a lot more.
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#3 Harry Maguire (Manchester United)
Harry Maguire is one of the best centre-backs in the game at the moment. But eyebrows were raised when Manchester United acquired him from Leicester City for £78.3 million. That made Maguire the most expensive centre-back in the world.
The England international has not disappointed, though. He is now the captain of Manchester United, and is renowned as an excellent ball-playing centre-back.
The 28-year-old displayed his qualities at Euro 2020 too. Maguire formed a watertight defensive partnership with Manchester City's John Stones at the tournament. He is one of Manchester United and England's most key players.
#2 Luke Shaw (Manchester United)
Luke Shaw is now one of the best left-backs in the game at the moment, and credit goes to him for his incredible transformation.
Shaw's talent was never in question. A prodigious star who made his name at Southampton, Shaw earned a move to Manchester United for nearly £34 million in 2014. After a good start to his career, Shaw suffered a serious, potentially career-ending injury in 2015.
The 26-year-old recovered and returned to the first-team fold, though. However, then-manager Jose Mourinho was not a huge fan of the player, and was often critical of his performances.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's arrival turned Luke Shaw's fortunes around. He is now Manchester United's first-choice left-back. For his performances last season, he won the Manchester United Players' Player of the Year award.
#1 Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur)
The one player who can compete with Robert Lewandowski for the tag of best striker in the world right now is Harry Kane.
Kane is a complete striker. He is an excellent creator and prolific goalscorer. The England captain's performances for both club and country over the years have been sensational. Last season was arguably the best of his career.
Kane made 35 Premier League starts, scoring 23 goals and providing 14 assists. His performances led to heavy interest from Manchester City, but a move didn't materialise, though. The 28-year-old scored four goals at Euro 2020, helping England reach the final.
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