Declan Rice; likewise. But not since the days of Kim Philby and the Cambridge Five has there been quite so much conjecture around England's hunt for the Third Man.
Saturday's friendly against Brazil offered few clues as to how England might plug the remaining hole in their midfield, other than to make clear how they probably will not.
Perhaps that is harsh on Conor Gallagher, the Chelsea man enjoying a fine season and rewarded with a chance to stake his claim from the off at Wembley.
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