Brighton boss Chris Hughton has challenged Lewis Dunk and Solly March to prove they deserve a place in the England squad after they were overlooked by manager Gareth Southgate on Thursday.
Dunk, 25, and March, 23, have earned plaudits following Brighton's impressive start to the Premier League season.
But despite Southgate naming a trio of uncapped players for England's international friendlies against Germany and Brazil later this month, Dunk and March failed to be among them.
Hughton however, has called on the duo to maintain their impressive form in a bid to show Southgate that they warrant a call-up.