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It’s been little over two years since England ‘s transformative U17 World Cup victory established pride and hope in a new generation of homegrown talent.
In the time since Jadon Sancho and Callum Hudson-Odoi have already graduated to the senior squad and become standard-bearers for Steve Cooper’s crop of champions.
Meanwhile, the tournament’s Golden Ball winner, Phil Foden , and Golden Boot winner, Rhian Brewster , are lurking on the fringes at Manchester City and Liverpool.
But for others, it’s been twisting tales of fortune, injuries, ill-opportunity and contract struggles. A constant fight to live up to the lofty standards they set themselves.
So as a new generation of starlets closes in on the crown at this year’s tournament in Brazil, we take a look at how England’s World Cup winners have developed since arriving back home.
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England's U17 World Cup winners Curtis Anderson (Free agent) The goalkeeper went on trials at Blackburn, Derby and Bournemouth after being released by Manchester City earlier this year, but eventually went on to join USL Championship side Charlotte Independence. However, Anderson's contract was terminated by mutual consent.
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England's U17 World Cup winners Josef Bursik (Stoke City, on loan at Accrington Stanley) The teenager is currently on loan at Accrington after a successful loan spell with Hednesford last season. His contract is set to expire at the end of this season.
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England's U17 World Cup winners Timothy Eyoma (Tottenham) The centre-back signed a new contract in September 2018 and made his senior debut a few months later in the FA Cup against Tranmere. However, he remains an U23s regular for the time being.
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England's U17 World Cup winners Lewis Gibson (Everton) The left-back was poached by Everton from Newcastle for £6m and is currently playing for the Toffees U23s side.
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England's U17 World Cup winners Marc Guehi (Chelsea) The centre-back made his senior debut in the League Cup against Grimsby and is well-liked by Frank Lampard, however, there are four established defenders currently ahead of him.
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England's U17 World Cup winners Joel Latibeaudiere (Manchester City, on loan at FC Twente) The U17 World Cup captain's progress was derailed by a ligament injury and contract standoff. However, he's excelled since moving to the Eredivisie on loan at the start of this season.
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England's U17 World Cup winners Jonathan Panzo (Monaco, on loan at Cercle Brugge) The defender forced through a move from Chelsea to Monaco in 2018, but found first team opportunities limited in France and joined Belgian side Cercle Brugge on loan at the start of this season.
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England's U17 World Cup winners Steven Sessegnon (England) The Fulham full-back has cemented his place in the Championship and England's U21s and continues to be pursued by a handful of Premier League clubs.
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England's U17 World Cup winners Tashan Oakley-Boothe (Tottenham) The midfielder has struggled to make an impression at Tottenham after falling behind Oliver Skipp in the pecking order, and often been forced to play out of position with the U23s. He's still highly regarded and could be set for a move in January.
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England's U17 World Cup winners Conor Gallagher (Chelsea, on loan at Charlton) The midfielder has had a standout impact since joining Charlton on loan at the start of this season, scoring five goals in 16 appearances under Lee Bowyer.
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England's U17 World Cup winners George McEachran (Chelsea) The midfielder has struggled to cement his place as one of Chelsea's top prospects. However, his contract runs until 2022 and he remains a mainstay of the U23s side.
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England's U17 World Cup winners Nya Kirby (Crystal Palace) The Crystal Palace midfielder was on the brink of the first-team, but struggled to cross the final hurdle and joined Blackpool on loan last season. Set for another loan move in January.
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England's U17 World Cup winners Emile Smith Rowe (Arsenal) Signed a new contract after breaking through in pre-season last summer, and made a string of impressive performances in the Europa League. Smith Rowe joined RB Leipzig on loan last season but has seen his rise stall due to nagging injuries.
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England's U17 World Cup winners Phil Foden (Manchester City) Has steadily worked his way into Pep Guardiola's plans after a season spent patiently waiting and developing with the first-team squad. The midfielder is set to fill the shoes of David Silva when the Spaniard departs at the end of this season.
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England's U17 World Cup winners Callum Hudson-Odoi (Chelsea) The prodigious winger broke through under Maurizio Sarri at Chelsea after the club blocked his move to Bayern Munich and has since committed to a new contract and been included in England's senior side.
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England's U17 World Cup winners Angel Gomes (Manchester United) The playmaker made his Manchester United debut before the World Cup but has since seen his progress stall due to injury and a lack of opportunities. His contract runs out at the end of this season and he could move overseas.
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England's U17 World Cup winners Morgan Gibbs-White (Wolves) Has gathered a wealth of experience playing almost 60 times for Wolves as well as establishing himself as a regular with England's U21s.
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England's U17 World Cup winners Jadon Sancho (Borussia Dortmund) Has never looked back since his move to Germany, establishing himself as one of the best young footballers in Europe and broken into England's senior side.
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England's U17 World Cup winners Danny Loader (Reading) Excelled at Reading and made a number of first-team appearances but has stalled after a deadline day move to Wolves fell through. Set to move when his contract expires this summer.
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England's U17 World Cup winners Rhian Brewster (Liverpool) The striker was sidelined by a severe ankle injury but has since returned to the fringes of Liverpool's first team. He's appeared in cup competitions but struggled for senior game time.
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