England face Brazil and Belgium at Wembley in the Three Lions' final games before Gareth Southgate names his Euro 2024 squad.
The squad size was increased to 26 at the last European Championship and Qatar World Cup, but the team size will return to 23 for the tournament in Germany.
Therefore, it will become increasingly difficult for players to make it into the final team.
Due to the team's success in major competitions and Southgate's loyalty, the team has become quite established in recent years.
Here are the players Southgate will be hoping will have one last chance to make an impression when he names his squad for Thursday's friendly.
cole palmer
One of Chelsea's standout performances this season. The 21-year-old has scored 19 goals (11 goals, 8 assists) in the Premier League, with Mauricio Pochettino describing his style of play as similar to Argentina's Angel Di Maria. .
Southgate was at Stamford Bridge on Monday night when Palmer scored and assisted the Blues to beat Newcastle. It was the fifth league game this season that Palmer accomplished that feat.
The 21-year-old forward was called up to the first team during the final break and made his debut against Malta.
anthony gordon
The 23-year-old Newcastle forward has scored 10 goals in all competitions this season and his intensity, speed and versatility could be factors in his selection.
He was part of the England Under-21 squad that won the European Championship last summer, and was named the tournament's best player while playing as a central striker.
Southgate said during the last international break that he was close to making the squad, so it will be interesting to see if the England manager thinks he has done enough to get into the squad. .
However, there is a possibility that he will be denied his first call-up due to poor health after being forced off with an injury in the defeat against Chelsea.
Joe Gomez
Gomez last featured in England's set-up in November 2020 when he was injured in training, and last played for his country in the 3-0 win over Wales in October 2020. .
The partnership of John Stones and Harry Maguire, as well as the rise of young talent such as Mark Guehi and Levi Colwill, has seen him fall down the pecking order on the international stage.
But the 26-year-old is playing the best football of his career this season as Liverpool chase four titles.
Due to the Reds' injury crisis, Gomez will have to play the role of right-back, left-back and centre-back, meaning they will have one player who can cover all positions in the backline with fewer players going to Germany. may become essential.
Jarrad Branthwaite
Jarrad Branthwaite is another player who won the European Championship in Georgia last summer with England Under-21s.
He was quickly rising within the Football Association and was noted as a player with a chance to join the national team immediately.
His form for Everton has been impressive, with only Manchester City, Arsenal and Liverpool having conceded fewer goals than the Toffees this season.
His athleticism and the fact that he's left-footed make him a unique option, but Colwill is probably better than him at this point. However, Chelsea's defenders are injured and Branthwaite may be given a chance to showcase his talents.
Ivan Tony
Tony has proven to be a regular goalscorer in the Premier League since his promotion to the Premier League with Brentford.
His goalscoring record earned him his debut for the Three Lions in March last year, but he was subsequently handed an eight-month ban for breaching FA gambling rules. Since his return, he has appeared in nine games for the Bees, scoring four goals.
He has a different profile to the other strikers Southgate would have to choose after Harry Kane.
His prowess in the air at set-pieces means he is useful in both boxes, plus his expertise in penalties could be very important in tournament football.
Coby Mainu
Koby Mainu has made a big impression in just 14 Premier League appearances this season and has become a key player for Manchester United.
Jordan Henderson's time in Saudi Arabia and move to Ajax has led to the position being reconsidered, as well as Kalvin Phillips' up-and-down start to life at West Ham, so his role in holding midfield is on the rise. is one of the hot spots in Southgate's team.
The 18-year-old has represented England at Under-19 level and has been on the radar of Southgate many times this season.
ross berkeley
Barkley said he had “taken me back in time” in describing how well he had performed for Luton Town this season.
He has experience at international level, having made 33 appearances for his country so far as part of the 2014 World Cup squad, with his last appearance coming in 2019.
He has played the most minutes he has ever played in a season in the league over the past seven years and said he had the Euros in mind and could add “something” to the team. .
Barkley has added an element of quality to Luton this season and it will be interesting to see whether the England manager thinks it is enough to see the 30-year-old in this slot.
Honorable mention
Dominic Solanke is England's second-highest scorer in the Premier League, along with Jarrod Bowen, so he could face very harsh treatment if he is not recalled for international matches. However, in addition to captain Kane, Ollie Watkins, Toney and Bowen are also looking for roles up front, which could make it difficult for the Bournemouth striker to break through.
Had Curtis Jones been fit, the midfielder would likely have been one of the players selected during this period. His quality has shone in Liverpool's midfield this season, but the injury has come at the wrong time for him.
Bowen has five England caps and was last selected for England in November. As mentioned earlier, he has played a central role for West Ham this season, scoring 14 goals in the Premier League, but competition for the striker position is fierce and manager Southgate has chosen a more traditional option to complement Kane. I might choose number 9.