Thomas Tuchel has been confirmed as England manager, with the former Chelsea boss set to step into Gareth Southgate's shoes in charge of the Three Lions.
The German, who will not start his role until the start of 2025 after his exit from Bayern Munich last season, will be looking to seal glory at the United 2026 FIFA World Cup.
There is no shortage of talent for him to choose from too, with a reunion alongside captain Harry Kane, and the chance to take charge of Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden and others.
But just which players could finally make their senior breakthrough into the England squad under Tuchel's guiding hand? DAZN takes a look at some likely candidates.
Harvey Elliott (Liverpool)
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Plenty on Merseyside will have you believe that the offensive star, who can play as a right winger or an attacking midfielder, should have been in the conversation for Euro 2024.
Certainly, Elliott further underlined his essential qualities during the past two seasons at Anfield, firstly breaking out and then solidifying his place under Jurgen Klopp.
A broken foot has hindered his involvement across the start of the Arne Slot era at Liverpool, and it seems unlikely that he will be fit enough for November's international break.
That could leave him in line to earn a first senior cap under Tuchel come next spring, having amassed 20 caps at under-21 level under Lee Carsley in recent years.
A member of the Young Lions team that won the UEFA European Under-21 Championship in Romania and Georgia last year, he seems poised to make the next grade soon.
Liam Delap (Ipswich Town)
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The Manchester City academy graduate never broke through into the senior set-up at the Etihad Stadium, but has enjoyed a terrific start to life with the Tractor Boys.
Delap made the move to Portman Road following Ipswich's promotion from the Championship last term and so far looks to have been an excellent bit of business.
He has scored four goals in the Premier League this term, more than any other out-and-out English striker, and second only to Chelsea's Cole Palmer among Three Lions names.
That has him ahead of Ollie Watkins, the man now considered Harry Kane's natural understudy following Ivan Toney's decision to move to Saudi Arabia.
Though Dominic Solanke is back in the frame after a recall under Carsley, Delap would make it hard for Tuchel to ignore him if he can maintain his form this season.
Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa)
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Another Manchester City academy star that never quite made the cut under Pep Guardiola, Rogers previously impressed at Middlesbrough before making the move to Villa Park.
Since joining the club in February, he has played an increasingly prominent role for Unai Emery's men, including helping them qualify for the UEFA Champions League last term.
Another bright start to the season, including victory over Bayern Munich in Europe, saw Rogers considered another shout to make the leap to the senior side under Carsley.
But the Young Lions man is set to earn senior honours, and with a stacked roster of forward talent still on display, he does perhaps face a fight to force his way in.
Tuchel has never been afraid to take a look at youth when it impresses however, and with five months to the German's first squad, Rogers is still a credible rising prospect.
Archie Gray (Tottenham Hotspur)
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A standout performer for Leeds United in the Championship last year, the 18-year-old was namechecked by Southgate as one for any future plans during Euro 2024.
Even with the manager's departure from the top job, that does not mean Gray is out of the picture, with the teenager continuing to impress now after a move to Tottenham.
Since former Whites alumni Kalvin Phillips found himself squeezed out after suffering at Manchester City, England have lacked a definitive midfield partner for Declan Rice.
Tuchel will be aware, especially after a summer and autumn of ad-hoc alterations, that he will need to find the right candidate to help solidify his team in the centre of the park.
Could Gray, whose father Andy, grandad Frank and great-uncle Eddie all played for Scotland, be a serious contender to leap ahead the rest of the field?
Lewis Hall (Newcastle United)
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While Magpies team-mate Tino Livramento has been called into the senior squad already, the Newcastle left-back is still waiting for his turn - but may it come soon enough?
Beyond defensive midfield, right-back was the position that England most notably struggled with across the duration of the Southgate era, with some fascinating decisions.
When fit, Luke Shaw was first choice, but an apparent loss of confidence in Ben Chilwell means Kieran Tripper, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Bukayo Saka have all filled the spot.
Hall is in steady form on Tyneside this term, having made the permanent move from Chelsea, and has plenty of experience coming through the Young Lions set up too.
As an academy product at Stamford Bridge during Tuchel's time there, he could offer something familiar to the German - so will that help his prospects to make the cut?
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