ENGLAND has stormed into the semi-finals of Euro 2020 with Yorkshire grit at the heart of their team.
Kyle Walker, John Stones and Harry Maguire have all been mainstays of Gareth Southgate’s defence with no goals conceded in their five games.
Added to that is fellow Yorkshire-born Leeds United star Kalvin Phillips who has starred in England’s midfield in the Euros.
Here is a look at all four men who have played their part in England’s Yorkshire dominated team.
Kyle Walker
Experienced right-back Walker, 30, started his career at his hometown club of Sheffield United, before moving on to Spurs following loan spells at Aston Villa and QPR.
He has since won trophies galore with City.
Walker has won 59 caps for England since making his debut in 2011, but has yet to score for his country.
John Stones
Barnsley-born John Stones, 27, has been in fine form for Pep Guardiola’s City this season.
The centre-half started his career at Barnsley before moving to Everton. He joined City in 2016 and has just had one of the best seasons of his career.
Stones has won 47 England caps and scored twice so far, making his international bow in 2014.
Harry Maguire
Sheffield-born centre-back Maguire, 28, missed the early stages of the Euros as he recovered from injury, but has since played a pivotal role for England.
The Manchester United star got on the scoresheet with a headed strike in England’s 4-0 quarter-final win over Ukraine in Rome on Saturday.
Maguire made his full international debut in 2017 and has scored four goals in 35 England appearances so far.
Kalvin Phillips
The Leeds United star has formed a great defensive midfield partnership with Declan Rice throughout the tournament so far.
Phillips, 25, has received rave reviews for his performances for club and country after making his England debut last year.
He has 13 England caps and counting to his name.
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