The Rest Is Football England's Next Breakout Star? Josh King Meets TRIF
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Oct 9, 2026 
Rob Jones, an England football journalist, introduces Josh King, Fulham’s gifted England Under-21 midfielder. King discusses Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup training camp, lessons from Jordan Henderson, Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham, and his growing responsibility under Alvaro Arbeloa. He also shares ambitions for senior England selection, while Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards revisit their Under-21 journeys and assess his breakout potential.
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Micah Richards Recalls His Under-21 Glory Days
- Micah Richards jokingly called himself the world’s best Under-21 player and recalled England’s 4-0 final defeat to Germany.
- Germany featured Boateng, Özil, Khedira and Neuer after England rotated against them in the group stage.
Why Under-21 Success Guarantees Nothing
- Alan Shearer loved the Under-21s, yet only he and David James from his Toulon final starting XI reached England’s senior team.
- Youth success alone does not guarantee senior international progress.
Josh King Now Plays Beside His Former Idol
- Josh King first joined England’s setup at 15 and still feels the same pride whenever he wears the shirt.
- He now plays alongside Tom Cairney, once his Fulham playoff mascot experience.