Rafael Benitez has told Newcastle captain Jamaal Lascelles he could make it to the World Cup finals with England if he continues to develop as he has in the Premier League.

Lascelles' recent form has led to talk of an England call-up, and there is a feeling such a thing might not be so premature after all. Your login session has expired. Please logout and login again.

Jamaal Lascelles is just 23, yet he has been captaining Newcastle for a year now. Those leadership skills could help earn him an England call-up. Skip to main content Skip to navigation ...