England are set to continue their 2026 World Cup qualifying in group K on Saturday when they face Andorra at Villa Park, and they will be expecting to take all three points this weekend.
One of the standout characteristics of Thomas Tuchel's squad is the blend of youth and experienced talent at the manager's disposal, from Myles Lewis-Skelly and Tino Livramento in the backline to Adam Wharton and Morgan Rogers further forward.
However, the Three Lions' setup boasts an abundance of talent at all age levels, and a number of their Under-19s have come to the fore in recent seasons.
For example, Liverpool winger Rio Ngumoha turned 17 in late August, but he has already played his way into the Reds' Champions League squad after a number of impressive performances.
Likewise, Arsenal's 15-year-old attacker Max Dowman has been making headlines due to his appearances for the Gunners this term.
On Wednesday, Will Antwi's England U19s side beat Ukraine Under-19s 2-0, with Manchester City's Divine Mukasa and Chelsea's Shim Mheuka on the scoresheet as they prepare for next summer's UEFA European Under-19 Championship in Wales.
For some of those involved, the tournament could be one of their last before making the step up to senior level, and while the 2026 World Cup comes too soon in their development, they could feature in the following edition.
Here, Sports Mole takes a look at some of England's standout talents from the U19 age group, and considers their chances of featuring in the 2030 World Cup.
Rio Ngumoha
Liverpool's Rio Ngumoha celebrates on August 25, 2025
Liverpool signed Rio Ngumoha from Chelsea in 2024-25, and he came with the reputation of being one of the brightest talents in English football.
The winger was so highly regarded that the Blues 'banned' the Merseysiders' scouts from attending Chelsea youth matches after he made the switch, and the likes of club-legend John Terry spoke out publicly about the loss.
Arne Slot limited the winger to just one senior appearance last season - a shocking 1-0 defeat against Plymouth Argyle in the fourth round of the FA Cup - but he has become part of the first-team setup in earnest this term.
The now-17-year-old was arguably the star of Liverpool's pre-season despite the mega-money arrivals of Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike, culminating in a fantastic goal at Anfield against Athletic Bilbao on August 4.
He then made his Premier League debut in one of the most hostile atmospheres in recent memory against Newcastle at St James' Park, where he came off the bench to score a dramatic 100th-minute winner with aplomb.
Earlier this week, Ngumoha made headlines once again when he was announced as part of Liverpool's Champions League squad, while the likes of Federico Chiesa missed out.
By the time the 2030 World Cup comes around, the winger will be 22 years old, and given that he is already seen as an option by Slot, he is likely to continue his upward trajectory as he gains experience with the Reds.
Max Dowman
Arsenal's Max Dowman pictured on August 23, 2025
Alongside Ngumoha, Max Dowman has been one of the most discussed youngsters in the top flight in 2025-26, after he garnered widespread attention during pre-season when clips of his dribbling on Arsenal's right flank went viral on social media.
The 15-year-old attacker then followed up that hype with an impressive substitute appearance in a 5-0 drubbing of Leeds United on August 23, winning a penalty on his Premier League debut.
In England U19s' midweek victory over Ukraine U19s, Dowman came off the bench for the final 20 minutes to set a new record as the youngest-ever player to run out for the Three Lions in that age group.
The Gunners youngster was also included in Mikel Arteta's Champions League squad for the league phase, while Gabriel Jesus was amongst those omitted, highlighting the manager's faith in his ability to contribute.
Shockingly, Dowman will be five seasons into his senior career at just 20 years of age in the summer of 2030, by which time he - and fellow teenage Arsenal star Ethan Nwaneri - may be established regulars at the Emirates Stadium.
Joshua King
Joshua King of Fulham on August 30, 2025
Fulham midfielder Joshua King has been with the Cottagers since he was eight years old, and he put pen to paper on his second professional contract in July.
The 18-year-old has started all three Premier League games this season for Marco Silva's side, establishing himself as an important part of a team that are pushing for European football.
Against Chelsea last Saturday, King thought he had scored his first senior goal for the club only to have it ruled out by VAR, a decision that the PGMOL later declared to be an error.
While the teenager will feel hard done by, he has made a promising start to the campaign overall, and the experience he could gain from being a first-team regular at such a young age will be invaluable going forward.
The 2026 World Cup comes too soon for King despite his role at Fulham, but he will be 22 by the time that the 2030 squad is announced, and an attacking midfielder could be of great value to the Three Lions.
Trey Nyoni
Trey Nyoni of Liverpool during a pre-season friendly match on August 4, 2025
Another Liverpool youngster, midfielder Trey Nyoni, is a standout amongst his age group, and he has a strong chance of being an England regular in the future.
The Reds signed the 18-year-old from Leicester City in September 2023, and by February of the same season, Jurgen Klopp made him the Merseysiders' youngest-ever player to feature in the FA Cup when he substituted the teenager on for Harvey Elliott during a 3-0 win over Southampton.
Similarly, in 2024-25, Nyoni was brought on from the bench by Slot in a January Champions League clash against PSV Eindhoven to become the six-time European-cup winners' youngest-ever player in continental competition.
The fact that two title-winning managers had faith in Nyoni hints at his potential, and after impressing once again throughout pre-season, he should see more senior action this term than in the past.
The midfielder is known for his dribbling and direct, progressive passing, and if he can build on his strong start to life at Liverpool, then he could be an asset for the national team in the future.
Shim Mheuka
Shumaira Mheuka of England National Under-19s on June 17, 2025
Back in 2022, youth striker Shim Mheuka joined Chelsea from Brighton & Hove Albion, where he featured for the Seagulls' under-18 side at just 14.
Enzo Maresca handed the 17-year-old centre-forward five appearances in 2024-25, four of which came in the UEFA Conference League, a tournament that was treated as a testing ground for new players and ideas.
Mheuka is yet to score a senior goal for the Blues, but he did become their youngest-ever starter in European competition in March, when he made the XI in a 2-1 win on the road against FC Copenhagen in the round of 16.
The striker will need to find more regular minutes if he is to continue his progression and make the 2030 World Cup, and given that Chelsea seem to have significant turnover in the forward line each year, he may be forced to find game time at another club.
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