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Chris Dunlavy: England owe debt of thanks to EFL impact

England’s 3-0 cruise against Wales on Thursday evening was a reminder of the vital role the EFL plays in developing the international stars of tomorrow.

Morgan Rogers gives England the lead against Wales on Thursday

By Chris Dunlavy - A fresh take on football

England’s 3-0 cruise against Wales on Thursday evening was a reminder of the vital role the EFL plays in developing the international stars of tomorrow.
Morgan Rogers, who scored England’s opener, made his professional debut during a loan at Lincoln City, and played in the Championship with Blackpool, Bournemouth and Middlesbrough.
Aston Villa team-mate Ollie Watkins, scorer of the second, came through the youth system at Exeter City, later joined Brentford and had amassed 200 EFL games by the age of 24.
Ezri Konsa started out at Charlton Athleti...

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