Conor Gallagher has not given up hope of forcing a way into England's World Cup squad after talks with Gareth Southgate.
The four-cap midfielder was demoted to the Under 21s this month but played a starring role during their victory in Italy on Thursday night.
Southgate picked the likes of James Ward-Prowse over Gallagher for the final international matches before Qatar, leaving the Chelsea man with an uphill task.
Gareth Southgate picked James Ward-Prowse (pictured) over Gallagher in his England squad
'Obviously you can say it was difficult that I wasn't part of the squad in this camp,' Gallagher said.