Gareth Southgate has said that his decision to include Harry Maguire and Kalvin Phillips in his latest England squad is down to a lack of depth in those positions.
Neither Maguire or Phillips has featured in the Premier League so far this season, following on from disappointing campaigns for their club sides in which the duo struggled for favour.

 
Maguire was removed as club captain at Manchester United this summer after losing his place in the team under Erik ten Hag, while Phillips has failed to make an impression at Manchester City since his arrival from Leeds last summer.

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