Two players staking claim for England spot - but three stars at risk after Hungary defeat

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Daily Star Sport takes a look at players who played their way into contention in the Midlands and some who didn't do themselves any favours...Two players staking a claimThe West Ham winger has enjoyed a stunning season in the Premier League, but he's struggled to replicate his domestic form on the international stage over the past 10 days and he was even taken off at the break by Southgate.However, Bowen was the best of a bad bunch in a woeful first-half for England and the decision to haul him off at the break was a tad harsh.

The forward tried his best to make things happen for the Three Lions and was a decent outlet on the flanks, but he'll be haunted by his point-blank miss late in the half.Competition for a spot in England's attack is fierce right now, but Bowen is currently right in the mix - and he done his chances of gatecrashing England's World Cup squad no harm on Tuesday night.England have an abundance of talent available to them at right-back, but Reece James may have stolen a march on some his competitors at Molineux.The Chelsea man has also excelled domestically for the Blues and was the standout performer on a rotten, rotten night for England.

James filled a hole at left-back in the first-half but he really showed his stuff when he was moved to the right flank after the break.As well as Kieran Trippier and Kyle Walker - who have the long-term custodians of the right-back role for England - James also has Trent Alexander-Arnold to contend with for a World Cup spot.

But on this evidence, the Blues man could have the edge on his rivals if he can keep his impressive form going for Chelsea in the coming months.Three players at riskAaron Ramsdale is another star who has played his way into contention for a World.