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It was in the late 1930s that Brentford last saw one of their players represent England.
Could that long wait end in some style with a double call-up? That will certainly be the hope as it is not just in-form striker Ivan Toney who has been enhancing his claims but left-back Rico Henry too.
Bees manager Thomas Frank was talking up Henry’s credentials last season, saying: 'He will get his England debut.
English left back Rico Henry has impressed for Brentford since arriving at the club in 2016
'It's very difficult to get top players in the position Rico plays. He needs to continue developing but he's lightning quick, his one-on-one defending is fantastic, he's full of energy down the left side and now he's added goals to his CV. He's an interesting left back and I understand if England look at him.'
The continuation of Henry’s consistent, high-level performances this term will have done nothing to alter Frank’s view about the 25 year-old’s prospects.
And Three Lions manager Gareth Southgate has indeed been able to have a look and form his own opinion of Henry having been present at a number of Brentford games, including the recent draw against Everton, a game containing a number of potential England candidates.
Bees manager Thomas Frank has tipped the 25-year-old full back for an England debut
It would be no surprise if Henry has made his way onto the radar especially with the position being one of concern for England.
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Of the most established members of Southgate’s setup Luke Shaw has dropped down the Manchester United pecking order while Ben Chilwell is now back in action after missing most of last season with a serious knee injury.
It has not been uncommon for Southgate to deploy right backs such as Kieran Trippier and even Reece James on
