How they qualified Reached the semi-finals of the 2012 U-19 European Championship before losing to Greece. Former U-20 World Cup stars Ashley Cole, Michael Owen, James Milner. World Cup appearances Nine Best World Cup position Fourth place in Australia 1981 Number of foreign-based players One Coach: Peter Taylor -A former Tottenham winger who played a handful of games for the England first team. -Took temporary charge of England for one match in 2000 (1-0 defeat to Italy). -Took Hull City from third division to Championship with back-to-back promotions. Players to watch #21 Ross Barkley...a pacey attacking midfielder who already featured in some 13 English Premier League games with Everton during the past two seasons. #9 Harry Kane...towering striker with a venomous shot and the scorer of England's only goal against Chile. #7 James Ward-Prowse...the youngest player in the England squad and a central midfielder who featured in 15 Premier League games with Southampton last term.