After growing up idolising the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Paul Pogba and Neymar, Rogers is gracing the same stages they did. But he isn’t done yet.
After earning England Under-21 honours, in November he stepped up to the senior national team for the first time, earning caps off the bench against Greece and the Republic of Ireland in the Nations League.
A World Cup qualifying campaign now awaits England, with a new manager in Thomas Tuchel in place.
“Playing at major tournaments for your country is the dream,” Rogers said, prior to his maiden England senior call-up.
Rogers will be eager to keep his place, while recognising the “world-class players” also vying for selection.
“I’m not going to be hurt if I don’t get selected. It’s an ambition for me, but hopefully I can keep knocking on the door,” he said.
“There is nothing better than seeing players you have grown up with do so well. It is so refreshing to see and shows the pathway does mean something from the England youth.”
A previous version of this article was published on 8 November, 2024.
