";s:4:"text";s:5518:" He is very much No 2 to Woodman in Simpson's eyes, but did start in the 1-1 draw against Guinea in the group stage.A full-back in the mould of Seamus Coleman, Kenny played every minute of England's campaign and registered two assists.Tomori, who spent the second half of the season on loan at Brighton, is another ever-present in Simpson's back four. After a successful campaign this season, which has seen the Young Lions beat nations such as Germany, Netherlands, France and USA in a series of warm-up competitions, Simpson has narrowed down his 21-man squad. England national under-20 football team, also known as England Under-20s or England U20(s), represents Emile Smith Rowe He stood out in the final with his direct running and skill.The 19-year-old came off the bench to set up Lookman's goal in the victory over Italy, and is looking to bounce back after a disappointing 2016/17 campaign with Liverpool and Wolves.After a bright 2015/16, which saw him make eight Premier League appearances, an injury-hit campaign stuttered his development last term.The London-born 19-year-old joined Liverpool from Arsenal three years ago, and made eight appearances for the Reds last season, impressing particularly in the EFL Cup. After England's U20 World Cup final win over Venezuela, we profile each of the young lions in Paul Simpson's squad. Angel Gomes Jack Clarke Paul Simpson's young England side have won the U20 World Cup England defender Jonjoe Kenny impressed in the tournament Lewis Cook signed for Bournemouth from Leeds Dominic Solanke moved to Liverpool this summer, and scored twice in the semi-final win over Italy Kyle Walker-Peters could be battling his namesake for a place in the Spurs side this season Lacazette: Auba staying won't affect my Arsenal futureWho are England's World Cup winners? Right-Back However, he played only 15 minutes in the World Cup campaign.Sharing the name of his right-back rival at Spurs, Walker-Peters can also play on the left of defence, and played a key role for Simpson's side.The 20-year-old could get more chances at Spurs next season if Kyle Walker (the senior) leaves the club.Nineteen-year-old defender Fry was on loan at Rotherham last season, but could get more of a look in at the Riverside this season under new manager Garry Monk.He started three games in this tournament in which the team conceded just one goal.Academy graduate Konsa signed a new three-year contract at Charlton in March, but will no doubt be linked with a move elsewhere in the coming year after impressing in League One last term.The centre-half has played only one minute so far in the tournament, but has 39 games with the Addicks under his belt from last season. The Canadian-born defender scored a calamitous long-range own goal in the 1-1 draw with Guinea earlier in the tournament but recovered well by playing every minute of the next five games, helping the side keep three clean sheets.Connolly featured in the opening two matches of the tournament at left-back, helping England to a win and a draw.The highly rated Chelsea star, who spent last season on loan at Bristol Rovers, featured four times during the tournament, including the 3-1 semi-final win over Italy. Luke Bolton After England's U20 World Cup final win over Venezuela, we profile each of the young lions in Paul Simpson's squad.After beating Italy 3-1 on Thursday, Simpson's side Here, we give you a brief lowdown on Simpson's 20 young stars...The Newcastle goalkeeper featured in six out of the seven games at the World Cup, conceding just three goals and saving a penalty in the final. Centre-Forward Emile Smith Rowe
And he backed it up with some excellent performances at the U20 World Cup, scoring four goals in England's run to the final.Lookman burst onto the scene for Everton on his debut by scoring in a victory against Manchester City in January, and he sprinkles the magic dust over this England U20 side.Simpson has him playing off the left-wing, which enables him to cut in and also wander into a central area where he's linked well with Solanke and Toffees teammate Calvert-Lewin - as shown when he bagged both goals in the 2-1 win over Costa Rica. He was suspended for the semi-final after being sent off for two bookable offences in the quarter-final win over Mexico, and hit the bar with a superb 30-yard effort in the final.Armstrong, who spent the season on loan at Championship team Barnsley, has scored once in four appearances for Simpson's side.The forward has made the headlines back home in recent weeks for deciding to leave Chelsea to go in search of first-team football with Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool. Ian Poveda Attacking Midfield The 20-year-old, who is yet to play for Newcastle, made a number of crucial saves to help the England youngsters to the final.Twenty-year-old stopper Henderson is yet to make a first-team appearance for United, and played on loan at Grimsby Town last season.