Gareth Southgate has said that he is hoping Josh McEachran will gain a confidence boost from his involvement with the England Under-21s squad.
The Chelsea midfielder spent the season on loan with Championship sides Middlesbrough, Watford and Wigan Athletic, earning him a place in the squad for Monday's European Championship qualifier against Wales.
The manager told Sky Sports News: "He is a player that we know can use the ball. He has ability on the ball. The way we want to play is through midfield so you need midfield players that can handle possession and Josh is a good footballer technically.
"Hopefully, the opportunity to come and train with us rekindles a fire for them because young players can be hit in terms of their confidence when progress is not always in an upward direction.
"We are hoping Josh being with us this week sets him up with renewed enthusiasm for next season because we know what talent he has got."
McEachran is also included in the squad for the Under-21s' upcoming tournament in Toulon.
Sian Cowper
