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James Maddison says he is feeling better than ever as he looks to work his way back into England contention.

The midfielder failed to make the cut for Euro 2024 but will be hoping for another chance to impress under Lee Carsley.

Speaking ahead of today’s squad announcement, he said: “I feel as fit as I’ve ever felt. My fitness is at an optimum level.

“Having a break over the summer, not going to the Euros, it does help.

‘I know it’s been spoken about with Erling Haaland how he’s had a summer off and he hit the ground running and I feel the same. I feel really good.

“I feel confident. I feel alive on the pitch at the minute.”