The 6ft 2in centre-back and captain of England’s U21 side is among the clearest examples of EPPP’s success and the FA’s pathway in practice — and his association with the national team and England interim coach Lee Carsley played an influential part in his selection ahead of more experienced options, like Brighton & Hove Albion’s Lewis Dunk.

The interim England manager Lee Carsley has picked Southampton defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis and Newcastle United left back Lewis Hall for his last two games in charge – the crucial Nations League double header against Greece and the Republic of Ireland.

Manchester City are not expected to financially benefit from Taylor Harwood-Bellis’ senior England debut, should it take place over the upcoming international break.

England interim head coach Lee Carsley has given Taylor Harwood-Bellis and Lewis Hall their first senior call-ups for the team's final two Nations League fixtures.