The secrets behind England's U21 success: No holds barred chats with Ashley Cole, team bonding meals at Wagamama and Oasis hits spur on Young Lions to retain championship
It is the day before the European Championship final and while some players and staff are out exploring Bratislava for the final time, Lee Carsley is sat in the waterfront Sheraton hotel inspecting a list.
Specifically it's a list of players who are going to be eligible for the Under-21's at the 2027 Euros in Albania.
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