“Of course the longer that situation goes on the more concerning it is and we’ve got, in Marc Guehi, Lewis Dunk, Tyrone Mings, players who are playing well without the same experiences of club European football or international football. But we’ve got to keep searching for competition in that area of the pitch.”

Aside from the three defenders talked about, Southgate has additionally recognized Levi Colwill and Taylor Harwood-Bellis as potential replacements for Maguire.

The defensive duo impressed as they have been the bedrock of Lee Carsley’s Under-21 squad that lifted the Euros following a ultimate win over Spain on Saturday.