Bournemouth trio and Spurs keeper anchor Premier League uncapped XI

While the Premier League uncapped XI is set to evolve over the coming weeks, its current core pits a Bournemouth attacking trio against Tottenham’s first‑choice goalkeeper, highlighting the contrast between emerging club stars and established Premier League stalwarts.

Goalkeeping conundrum

Antonin Kinsky of Tottenham remains uncapped for the Czech Republic despite being named in the squad alongside first‑choice stopper Matej Kovar and once‑capped Lukas Hornicek. Robin Roefs, whose form for Sunderland earned him a Dutch cap, underscores the goalkeeper dilemma.

Right‑back Michael Kayode of Brentford, praised for his long throws, has featured at Under‑18, Under‑19 and Under‑21 level for Italy but is still awaiting a senior cap, even after Roberto Mancini’s initial squad call‑up that also included Aston Villa’s Matteo Ruggeri.

Defensive depth and midfield mix

Centre‑back Sven Botman of Newcastle United stays uncapped despite a Newcastle side that also fields Dan Burn, who is regularly selected for England, while competition from Virgil van Dijk, Micky van de Ven, Nathan Ake and Jan Paul van Hecke looms large.

Leny Yoro, Manchester United’s left‑back, remains uncapped for France, a nation rich in centre‑half talent such as Dayot Upamencano, William Saliba and Ibrahima Konate, and he has yet to secure regular game time.

Olivier Boscagli, Brighton’s 28‑year‑old first‑choice left‑back, has amassed numerous France youth caps but is unlikely to convert them into senior honours, a situation that arguably benefits Brighton.

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In central midfield, Nico Gonzalez moved to Newcastle United after a costly transfer from City; despite representing Spain at every level except the senior side, he has not become indispensable and was sold for a substantial fee.

Alex Scott of Bournemouth, described by Thomas Tuchel as “the only uncapped player in the current England squad”, earned his first England cap during the international break after a season of intense performances alongside Elliot Anderson.

Max Dowman, Arsenal’s 16‑year‑old right winger, has made only a handful of Premier League minutes yet features in pundits’ discussions about England selection, despite already being ahead of his age group in the Under‑19 squad.

Kiernan Dewsbury‑Hall of Everton faces stiff competition for an England attacking‑midfield role, especially with Morgan Gibbs‑White’s uncertain status; he has reportedly turned down Ireland in hopes of an England call‑up.

Marcus Tavernier, Bournemouth’s 27‑year‑old left winger, has sparked talk of an England chance after a three‑goal start to the season, though he would be among the oldest newcomers.

Eli Junior Kroupi, also of Bournemouth, is eligible for France, Portugal and Ivory Coast but identifies as French, having rejected a World Cup invitation from Portugal; with Mbappé and Ousmane Dembele ahead of him, Kroupi’s path to a France cap remains blocked, though a future Bournemouth move is predicted.