Chelsea target not just impressing Blues officials as Gareth Southgate plans England chance

Chelsea scouts are seemingly on the same wavelength as England manager Gareth Southgate, as both parties like the look of a Wolves defender.

Southgate is travelling across the country to monitor English players as the Three Lions prepare to return to action next month. They will play Switzerland on March 26, before facing the Ivory Coast three days later.

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They will be England’s first matches since the World Cup qualifying wins over Albania and San Marino back in November.

Southgate’s men reached the Qatar World Cup in style, finishing top of Group I with an unbeaten record from 10 games.

As such, it is now down to the English players to make their claim for a spot in the 23-man squad.

According to the Daily Mirror, Southgate could offer caps to a new name in the upcoming friendlies. Wolves defender Max Kilman will apparently be watched by the England boss during the trip to West Ham on Sunday.

Wolves have been formidable at the back this term, and 24-year-old Kilman is a big part of that. He has made 25